Physiological measures alone cannot prove how pitch perception works

Evidence

As we have discussed, a physiological representation of frequency does not automatically imply that this information is used at higher levels of the auditory system to create the pitch of a stimulus, although it is probable. Coupling behavioral measurements with physiological provides more powerful (and perhaps necessary) arguments to support of one model over the other for pitch perception, or perhaps the operation of both. After all, physiological measures do not assess hearing and must be interpreted under measurements of perception. — Jennifer Lentz, Psychoacoustics- Perception of Normal…, 1232

Categorization

• DEFINE: Methodological point — physiological evidence requires behavioral corroboration because physiology does not assess perception directly.