Psychol Sci September 2000 PMID 11228916

Birds of a feather flock conjointly (?): rhyme as reason in aphorisms.

M S McGlone, J Tofighbakhsh

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The overall sentiment emphasizes the intriguing influence of rhyme on perceived truth, with examples like mentions of the 'Rhyme as Reason' effect and references to media manipulation strategies. Words like 'manipulate,' 'believe,' and phrases such as 'more likely to consider truthful' convey both curiosity and concern about the power of poetic forms in shaping opinions and perceptions.

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The discussions generally support the idea that rhyming statements are perceived as more truthful, as evidenced by multiple references to the 'Rhyme as Reason' effect and agreement on the findings of the study.

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Posts show high curiosity about how poetic devices like rhyme influence perception and manipulation, indicating a strong interest in understanding language and psychology.

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Many comments delve into the implications of the research, such as media manipulation and mnemonic techniques, demonstrating moderate to deep engagement with the topic.

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Discussions highlight the significance of understanding this cognitive bias, with some clout given to its role in media and political persuasion, suggesting a noteworthy impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how poetic forms, specifically rhyme, influence people's perceptions of the truthfulness of aphorisms, finding that rhyming versions are rated as more accurate than non-rhyming ones.
  • When participants were told to focus on the meaning rather than the poetic style, the perceived accuracy difference between rhyming and non-rhyming aphorisms decreased.
  • The results suggest that rhyme and repetition increase how easy it is to process and remember aphorisms, which can lead people to believe they are more true, even if the content is unchanged.

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The Rhyme As Reason Effect suggests that we're more likely to consider something as accurate or truthful when it rhymes. From the delightfully titled paper Birds of a feather flock conjointly: Rhyme as Reason in Aphorisms, by Matthew McGlone and Jessica Tofighbakhsh https://t.co/GpNxmr8Mbs

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@qikipedia According to https://t.co/qFzap7hgE8 this is known as the "Rhyme as Reason" effect. It was first studied in https://t.co/sFcQnFRSSP (personally, I'm more likely to believe a statement is true if you provide evidence)

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Jakie techniki perswazji i manipulacji medialnej stosują dziś ludzie chcący zachęcić nas do zakupów czy do poparcia określonego poglądu lub opcji politycznej. https://t.co/1ahK43iOWo

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We are more likely to consider something as accurate or truthful when it rhymes. https://t.co/fmOhj7LSs5

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Esta es un buen momento para acordarse del sesgo "Rima como verdad" (Rhyme as reason). Consistentemente, las personas juzgan como "mas verdaderos" enunciados que riman, cuando se les presenta un equivalente linguistico. https://t.co/75Klvg36vb https://t.co/n3Gc1ToaHM

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韻を踏んでいる格言を,同じ意味だけど韻を踏まない形に修正すると,格言の内容が正しいと思われる程度が減少しちゃうよという2000年の研究。/ Birds of a Feather Flock Conjointly (?): Rhyme as Reason in Aphorisms https://t.co/dioTHG4QWK

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韻を踏んでいる格言を,同じ意味だけど韻を踏まない形に修正すると,格言の内容が正しいと思われる程度が減少しちゃうよという2000年の研究。/ Birds of a Feather Flock Conjointly (?): Rhyme as Reason in Aphorisms https://t.co/dioTHG4QWK

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The Rhyme As Reason Effect suggests that we're more likely to consider something as accurate or truthful when it rhymes. From the delightfully titled paper Birds of a feather flock conjointly: Rhyme as Reason in Aphorisms, by Matthew McGlone and Jessica Tofighbakhsh https://t.co/GpNxmr8Mbs

Jan 16, 2022 · 151 likes · 41 shares · 25,003 followers View post →
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@qikipedia According to https://t.co/qFzap7hgE8 this is known as the "Rhyme as Reason" effect. It was first studied in https://t.co/sFcQnFRSSP (personally, I'm more likely to believe a statement is true if you provide evidence)

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