Scientists reveal dogs are able to link sounds with shapes just like humans

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Scientists reveal dogs are able to link sounds with shapes just like humans

Scientists have revealed man's best friend shares an unexpected cognitive trait with humans: the ability to link certain sounds to particular shapes. The discovery centres on the so-called bouba-kiki effect, a celebrated psychological test in which subjects are presented with a pair of made-up words and two contrasting forms. One shape is soft and rounded, the other jagged and angular. When asked to match the words…