Are You An Optimist Or Realist? Take This Optical Illusion Test To Learn More About Yourself

Are optical illusions designed solely for entertainment, or do they hold a deeper purpose? Can they contribute to assessing the health of our brains and eyesight? Additionally, is there scientific research supporting their effectiveness?

What are optical illusions?

Do you see ice cream or a cloud?/Credit: iStock

Optical illusions?are the result of our brains deceiving us into perceiving nonexistent objects. However, the underlying reasons behind this phenomenon and its occurrence are intriguing. Surprisingly, evolution plays a significant role. Swift reactions are essential for survival, prompting the brain to swiftly interpret incoming data, assembling partial information while also understanding the rest.

There's more...

Do you see a shell or a staircase?/Credit: Unsplash

Utilising colour, various patterns, and even the interplay of light and shadow, the brain constructs images that diverge significantly from reality. Essentially, in this scenario, what we see doesn't necessarily align with what is true. However, make your peace because one explanation is that the brain does this because of survival instincts.

Personality test: are you an optimist or a realist?

Optical illusion - are you a realist or an optimist?/Credit: Brightside

What's the first thing you see in this image?

If you see a mouse...

In this optical illusion from Brightside, if you see the mouse first it means you're optimistic, and have a keen eye for finer details. Being optimistic doesn't mean forcing yourself to see the good in all things bad, you generally do see the upside in most things while being grounded in reality.

If you see the cat...

If you spotted the cat first, you're a realist dear viewer. You're pragmatic, have a sorted view on most things in life, and are good at making decisions.

What did you see first? Hit us up in the comments section below and let us know.

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