Compare and contrast the two major theories of hearing-place theory and frequency theory.

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Place theory states that each frequency produces vibrations at a particular spot on the basilar membrane. Research shows that place theory adequately explains high-frequency sounds but not low-frequency sounds. According to frequency theory, the perception of a sound's frequency depends on how often the auditory nerve fires. One limitation of frequency theory is that a single neuron has a maximum firing rate of about 1,000 times per second, and thus this theory cannot explain tones with frequencies that would require a neuron to fire more rapidly. To deal with his limitation, a modification of frequency theory called the volley principle states that a cluster of nerve cells can fire neural impulses in rapid succession, producing a volley of impulses. Thus, although individual neurons cannot fire faster than 1,000 times per second, by teaming up and alternating their firing, they can attain a combined frequency above 1,000 times per second.

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