AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The place theory of pitch perception suggests that different portions of the basilar membrane are sensitive to sounds of different frequencies. More specifically, the base of the basilar membrane responds best to high frequencies and the tip of the basilar membrane responds best to low frequencies.

Detailed explanation-2: -This is attributed to the frequency theory of hearing. The frequency theory of hearing states that the frequency of the auditory nerve’s impulses corresponds to the frequency of a tone, which allows us to detect its pitch.

Detailed explanation-3: -In all cases, neural firing patterns in time determine the perception of pitch. The combination known as the place–volley theory uses both mechanisms in combination, primarily coding low pitches by temporal pattern and high pitches by rate–place patterns.

Detailed explanation-4: -The place theory of hearing proposes that different areas of the cochlea respond to different frequencies. Higher tones excite areas closest to the opening of the cochlea (near the oval window).

Detailed explanation-5: -There are two theories which are proposed to explain how the brain distinguishes low pitch and high pitch. The place theory is one of the two and is used to explain that the basilar membrane of the ear has different regions or areas which are stimulated depending on the frequency of the sound it receives.