Optical illusions can tell a lot about your personality and how you perceive the world.
This one was designed to reveal whether they think analytically or are more naturally creative.
A black image set on a yellow background invites viewers to consider which animal they see first – a monkey or a tiger.
There are two hemispheres in the brain that control how you perceive the world, with the left taking charge of logical decision-making and processing information.
Meanwhile, the right is associated with imagination, creativity and processing emotions – so which side of the brain do you use?
An optical illusion asking viewers to identify which animal they see first reveals whether you use the left or right hemisphere of your brain
The photo asks which animal catches your attention first, before sharing the interpretation of the one you saw, according to Jagran Josh, which shared the image.
If you see a monkey dangling from a tree branch in the black section of the image, it means you utilize the right hemisphere of your brain, otherwise known as the side in charge of creativity.
These people are said to be more open-minded than those who use the left side of their brain and are often described as taking on more emotional and intuitive personality traits.
You value emotional connections and are more likely to seek a career as an artist, writer or psychologist, according to Verywell Mind.
Finally, you’re thoughtful when it comes to relationships and reading other people’s emotions and do not make decisions lightly but when decide, you are resolute in your decision.
If you see a monkey in the image, you utilize the right hemisphere of your brain. This reveals that you have a more creative way of thinking and are more emotional and intuitive
The second animal can be seen in the yellowed alcove of the tree in the top left area beneath the tree branch, with it’s mouth open surrounding the monkey’s head.
Seeing this animal reveals that you use the left hemisphere of your brain and are more likely to rely on logical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.
This means you’re a practical and goal-oriented person and have a more adamant nature, focusing on the details of a situation rather than seeing the bigger picture.
Most often, they’ll over-analyze situations and while not accomplished at putting a plan into action, once a plan is decided they’re excellent at executing it.
People who see a tiger in the yellow part of the image think with the analytical side of the brain – the left hemisphere
While this optical illusion can explain how a person thinks, the question remains why one person will see a monkey while the other sees a tiger.
The answer is simply that optical illusions take advantage of a shortcut the brain uses when it processes images.
Have you ever done a brain teaser where all the letters were mixed together except the first and the last, but you could still read the sentence?
This is because the brain doesn’t actually read the word in its entirety, but instead takes shortcuts, skipping over some letters so you can process the information faster.
Similarly, when you look at an optical illusion, your brain is cutting corners, looking for the most basic information to identify what you’re looking at, and guessing what the full image is if it isn’t complete.
But what you’ll notice is the longer you look at the image, the more possibilities you might see.
