Auditory perception involves a complex interaction between the physical properties of sound and our neurological processing of those sounds. The auditory system transmits sound waves through the ear via a series of structures: the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. Each of these plays a crucial role in how we perceive sound intensity and frequency. Additionally, the processing of sound can be impacted by various phenomena, including the location of sound sources, auditory masking, and the effects of hearing loss. Consider the following question regarding the auditory system's perception of sound intensity in relation to frequency:
Which of the following best describes the phenomenon whereby higher frequency sounds are perceived as being louder than lower frequency sounds at the same intensity?