Ah, this sounds like one of those psychological “personality tests” that circulate online. Usually, they show a geometric figure—often a big triangle made of smaller triangles—and claim that the number you see first or the number of triangles you can count indicates traits like narcissism.
Here’s the important reality:
What’s Actually Happening
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Perception is subjective – People see patterns differently based on focus, attention to detail, and visual processing, not necessarily personality traits.
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No scientific basis – There is no credible psychological research linking how many triangles you see in a picture to narcissism or other personality traits.
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Fun, not diagnosis – These tests are more like optical illusions or party games—they might be entertaining but aren’t valid personality assessments.
Why Some People Believe It
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Humans like patterns and meaning. If someone reads “seeing 10 triangles means you’re narcissistic,” it can feel true because of confirmation bias (noticing only evidence that confirms it).
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Visual tests like these tap into gestalt perception, which varies naturally between people.
✅ Bottom line: The number of triangles you see does not reveal narcissism. It’s just a playful illusion.
If you want, I can show an example of one of these triangle illusions and explain why different people see different numbers of triangles, which is kind of fascinating from a perception standpoint. Do you want me to do that?
