There are images made to cause a mental confusion in those who see them, so that, when viewing them, each person sees a different figure. These images use mental tricks and optical illusions in order to provoke different interpretations. But a team of psychologists managed to create an image that is able to determine or identify traits of creativity and innovation in people. Check this out now optical illusion:
Optical illusion: the figure you see image shows traits of your personality
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Test created by a psychologist
American psychologist Joseph Jastrow realized that this image could help him get to know his patients better. He wanted to prove that perception is not just about vision, but also about the individual's mental activity.
Image comes from a comic
Using this image, taken from an 1892 comic, by Harper's Weekly, the psychologist noticed that individuals who could easily see both images were more creative. Furthermore, this could also indicate how fast the person's brain works, the ability to switch between images indicated how creative the person was.
During the test, people who could switch between the two pictures were also able to name 5 unusual uses for everyday items. While individuals who did not see or had difficulty switching between pictures were only able to indicate 2 uses for the cited items.
After all, what's in the picture?
There are those who see a rabbit, if you consider the tips on the left as its ears. But there are also those who see a bird, considering the points to be its beak. If you can easily see the two images and distinguish between them, congratulations, you are probably a creative and innovative person.
This result may vary according to the date of the year, in children. If the test is applied around Easter, they are likely to see a rabbit. However, if the test is applied at another time, it is more common for them to see a bird or a duck.
How to practice creativity?
Creativity has a lot to do with our genetics. However, it is possible to practice to become a more creative and innovative person. Read a book, listen and discover a new story, solve a magic cube. All these activities exercise your brain and can help you to strengthen your creativity.