Rhyming statements are perceived as more truthful, according to research. The brain processes rhymes easier, leading people to mistake this ease for truthfulness. Examples include aphorisms and works by Dr. Seuss.
Statements that include rhyming words are more likely to be perceived as true, according to research. In one study, participants were presented with two versions of aphorisms or terse statements that present general opinions or ideas: one version that rhymed and another version that replaced a non-rhyming word with the same meaning. Aphorisms containing rhyming words, such as “birds of a feather unite” were rated by participants as more truthful than those that did not. Researchers believe this may be because the brain has an easier time processing rhymes, and people may mistake this ease as an indication of truthfulness.
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The first aphorisms are thought to have been created by the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates.
Scientists believe that freestyle rappers who make rhyming statements on the spot may be able to do so because the parts of their brains responsible for integrating information such as music and language are more active than those of the average person, making it easier Quick access rhyming words.
Children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel, or “Dr. Seuss,” was well known for her use of rhyme in his works. “The Cat in the Hat” was released in 1957 and as of 2012 has sold 11 million copies worldwide.
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