Optical illusion craze: What the "cat on stairs" test reveals about you

An optical illusion has taken the internet by storm, causing quite a stir among users. The creators of the graphic claim that what you see in the image can reveal personality traits and indicate high intelligence. Are you ready to take on this challenge and learn more about yourself?

New tests for perceptiveness, puzzles, and various types of optical illusions regularly appear online. Most of them serve primarily as a form of entertainment, while others aim to exercise the mind or supposedly uncover key personality traits of those who engage with them.

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

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

Although at first glance it may seem like just a matter of visual perception, in fact, the answer given can provide certain clues about one's personality and worldview.

If you think the cat is climbing up the stairs, it means you are an open and optimistic person who enjoys life and takes advantage of every moment. You are not plagued by worries, and in the face of problems, you strive to remain calm. However, you can sometimes be a bit naive.

If you think the cat is going down the stairs, you might be an introvert. You make decisions cautiously, tend to withdraw, and have a tendency towards pessimism. However, your strength lies in your intuitive thinking and high intelligence.

The online community is sharply divided in opinion. Many point to the specific construction of the stairs, the position of the cat's tail, and the animal's silhouette. Even experts, including Professor of Behavioural Science Nick Chater from Warwick Business School, have gotten involved in analyzing the graphic. The specialist stated that there is no definitive answer. In his opinion, the image can be interpreted in two ways.

Professor Chater explained in one of the interviews that if one could determine the slope of the mysterious square spot relative to the stairs, it would be clear whether it's the floor or the ceiling, eliminating any doubts. However, the image cleverly leaves the grey square without clues, allowing it to be interpreted in different ways.