Baby Chicks Exhibit Bouba-Kiki Effect, Linking Sounds and Shapes Like Humans

A new study reveals that baby chickens demonstrate the 'bouba-kiki effect,' associating certain sounds with shapes in a manner similar to humans.

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Baby chicks link certain sounds with shapes, just like humans do

A surprising new study shows that baby chickens react the same way that humans do when tested for something called the "bouba-kiki effect," which has been linked to the emergence of language.

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Baby Chicks Exhibit Bouba-Kiki Effect, Linking Sounds and Shapes Like Humans

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Baby chicks link certain sounds with shapes, just like humans do

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