Are you a narcissist? The number of circles you see could reveal it.

🧠 The Psychology Behind the Circles

The illusion plays on visual perception and cognitive focus. Research suggests that narcissists tend to process visual and social information differently. They’re more likely to zero in on themselves and miss subtle cues in their environment – including patterns that require patience or holistic thinking to detect.

In short:

• If you only see a few circles, you might be more self-focused, impatient, or prone to “tunnel vision.”

• If you see many circles, it suggests you’re more observant, open-minded, and tuned into nuance – traits that contrast with narcissistic tendencies.

Psychologist Dr. Elena Marsh, who studies personality disorders and visual cognition, explains:

“This kind of illusion doesn’t diagnose narcissism, of course – but it can highlight how someone’s brain filters information. A person with narcissistic traits often filters out anything that doesn’t directly involve or benefit them.”

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