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Bouba-Kiki Effect

Definition:
A non-arbitrary association between speech sounds and visual shapes, where people tend to match rounded shapes with ‘bouba’ sounds and jagged shapes with ‘kiki’ sounds.

Key Attributes:

  • Sound-Shape Association: Linking specific sounds with visual shapes
  • Non-Arbitrary: Consistent associations across different cultures
  • Perceptual Phenomenon: Reflects underlying cognitive processes

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