Theory of Hearing

Definition

The theory of hearing refers to the scientific explanations and models that describe how we perceive and interpret sound stimuli.

Related terms

Place Theory:

This theory suggests that different pitches are perceived by different areas along the cochlea based on the frequency of sound waves.

Frequency Theory:

This theory proposes that pitch perception is determined by the rate at which nerve impulses travel up the auditory nerve.

Auditory Processing: The term refers to how our brain interprets and makes sense of auditory information received from our ears.