Optical illusion or psychological insight? Viral image divides netizens

The internet has been captivated by an optical illusion that has caused quite a stir among users. The creators of the graphic claim that what you see in the image may reveal your personality traits and indicate high intelligence. Are you ready to take on this challenge and learn more about yourself?

New tests for observation skills, puzzles, and various optical illusions regularly appear online. Most of them mainly serve as entertainment, others aim to exercise the mind, and still others supposedly can reveal key personality traits of the people who solve them.

This particular illusion belongs to the last category. The authors believe that the interpretation of the image can reveal a lot about our nature. Although the task is not easy, successfully completing it brings great satisfaction.

The "Is the cat going up or down?" test is a simple yet interesting psychological experiment that examines a person's perception and way of thinking. It involves showing a picture of a cat on the stairs and asking the question, "Is the cat going up or down?" Think carefully.

Although at first glance, it may seem like a matter of visual perception, a person's answer can provide some clues about their personality and worldview.

If you think the cat is climbing up the stairs, you are an open and optimistic person, enjoying life and making the most of every moment. Worries do not plague you, and you try to remain calm in the face of problems. At the same time, you can sometimes be a little naive.

If you think the cat is going down the stairs, you might be an introvert. You make decisions carefully, are reserved, and tend to be pessimistic. However, your strength lies in intuitive thinking and high intelligence.

The online community is strongly divided. Many point to the specific construction of the stairs, the position of the cat's tail, and the animal's silhouette. Experts have analysed the graphic, including a behavioural science specialist, Professor Nick Chater of Warwick Business School. The expert stated that there is no clear answer. In his opinion, the image can be interpreted in two ways.

Professor Chater explained in one of the interviews that if the slope of the mysterious square spot relative to the stairs could be determined, it would be clear whether it is the floor or the ceiling, eliminating any doubts. However, the image cleverly leaves the grey square without clues, making it interpretable in various ways.