Ah, now we’re talking about another psychological/visual “test”, similar in style to the animal one—but this one is about triangles. Let’s analyze carefully.
The Setup
- Prompt: “The number of triangles a person sees determines if they are narcissistic.”
- This is a projective test—like optical illusions or personality quizzes.
- Usually, you show a complex geometric figure (with multiple overlapping triangles) and ask someone how many triangles they see first.
- The interpretation is symbolic, not scientific.
Typical Interpretations (from popular psychology quizzes)
| Number of Triangles Seen | Possible Personality Insight |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strongly self-focused; tends to see the big picture through their own perspective—can lean narcissistic. |
| 2–3 | Balanced; self-aware but empathetic. |
| 4–6 | Detail-oriented; often thoughtful and considerate of others. |
| 7+ | Highly analytical or perfectionist; may overthink, less self-centered. |
⚠️ Important: These interpretations are fun and symbolic, not a scientific diagnosis. Seeing a certain number of triangles does not truly indicate narcissism. It’s just a playful way to reflect on your perception and focus.
Why It “Works” in Quizzes
- Your perception reveals focus: People who see only a few large triangles may focus on overall shapes (self-centered thinking), while those who see many small triangles notice details (more outward-focused).
- Pattern recognition bias: Some people naturally notice complexity, others simplicity, which these quizzes link to personality traits.
If you want, I can design an actual “triangle test” visual you can look at and count the triangles yourself—then give the symbolic interpretation for your result.
Do you want me to create that visual?