AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The place theory of hearing is used to explain how we distinguish high-pitched sounds that possess a frequency that exceeds 5, 000 hertz. According to the place theory of hearing, we can hear different pitches due to specific sound frequencies causing vibrations in specific parts on the basilar membrane of the cochlea.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Frequency theory: The rate of nerve impulses traveling up the auditory nerve matches the frequency of a tone; enabling us to sense its pitch. Best explains how we sense low pitches. Place theory: links the pitch we hear with the place where the cochlea’s membrane is stimulated. Best explains how we sense high pitches.

Detailed explanation-4: -The place theory of hearing suggests that we hear different pitches because different areas of the cochlea respond to higher and lower pitches.

Detailed explanation-5: -Several theories have been proposed to account for pitch perception. We’ll briefly discuss three of them here: temporal theory, volley theory and place theory.