How Many Squares Do You See? A Fun Optical Illusion That Tests Your Perception (Not Your Personality)

🔹 Saw only 9

You noticed the obvious — common under quick scanning or distraction

🔹 Saw 10–13

You caught some larger patterns but missed a few combinations

🔹 Saw all 14

Strong visual processing, attention to detail, and patience with pattern tasks

Factors that influence your count:

Attention span

Experience with puzzles
Cognitive flexibility
Time spent analyzing

Stress or fatigue levels

None of these are linked to narcissism.

Debunking the Narcissism Myth

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a clinical diagnosis defined by the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). Traits include:

Grandiosity

Need for excessive admiration
Lack of empathy
Exploitative behavior

Sense of entitlement

These cannot be measured by counting shapes.

Real assessments use structured interviews and validated tools like:

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