AP Psychology Practice Test

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According to the place theory, how is pitch determined?

By the volume of sound.
By the strength of the sound wave.
By the specific place on the cochlea's membrane that is stimulated.
By the duration of the sound wave.

The correct answer is: By the specific place on the cochlea's membrane that is stimulated.

The place theory, proposed by Georg von Bekesy, suggests that pitch is determined by the specific place on the cochlea's membrane that is stimulated. The other options are incorrect because pitch is not determined by the volume or strength of the sound wave, but rather by the location of the stimulated receptors within the cochlea. Additionally, duration of the sound wave does not play a role in determining pitch according to the place theory. Thus, the specific location of stimulation on the cochlea is the key factor in determining pitch according to this theory.