Do Newly Hatched Chickens Perceive ‘Bouba’ Sounds as Round? Study Reveals Shared Sound-Shape Association
Why do humans instinctively associate the sound ‘bouba’ with round shapes and ‘kiki’ with sharp ones? A fascinating new study reveals that this ‘bouba-kiki’ effect, the link between auditory and visual perception, is present even in newly hatched chicks, mirroring human associations.
This finding suggests that the deep-seated connection between sounds and shapes may be rooted in fundamental aspects of cognition, predating complex language acquisition. The research opens intriguing avenues for understanding the evolution of perception and how early sensory experiences shape our understanding of the world.
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