Unnerving optical illusion shows whether you are independent and curious or shy and cautious

The results can help someone understand themselves better or give others a more in-depth understanding of the person looking at an image

An 'unnerving' optical illusion shows whether a someone is independent or shy and cautious.

These tricks of the mind have have risen in popularity but they can be interpreted in several ways. The perception of someone looking at an image can be unknowingly demonstrate and an insight given into their hidden personality. In turn the results can help someone understand themselves better or give others a more in-depth understanding of the person looking at an image. This optical illusion first appeared on illusions.com and it asks if the person can see a cat or a mouse first. The open question and the image can be interpreted one way or another and there is no 'correct' answer.

Your first impressions can give a glimpse of any secrets which are your hidden personality. But they also tell if you are too curious or cautious in your everyday life which can be useful for someone such as an employer to learn when they are considering offering you a job at their workplace. People are asked to look at the picture closely and then say which animal they see first. They will see one of two animals first and the result in turn reveals more about their personality.

1. A cat

If this animal was seen first it means that you have have characteristics of a cat more. This means yiu are more self-centered, independent, and curious. But the Illusions also suggests you could also be quite playful and mysterious. The choice of animal also shows 'you don't like being dependent on others' and his means myou would carry out a lot of tasks on your own because you trust yourself more. I also says you are 'curious' and like learning new things in life or tying out new skills, But it also says you a playful nature which makes you likable.

2. A mouse

If you spotted a mouse in the image first, you are said to be quite 'cautious' and you can also be shy, timid, and reserved. Seeing a mouse suggests you are not trustful of people. But it also says you are aware of what's going on around you and have an observant streak. In challenging situations, you are quite adaptable and you handle tough situations well as you know how to deal with them effectively.

By sharing the test with your friends and family you will understand them better depending on which result they achieved. Such tests are supposed to be good fun and are not 100 per cent true all the time. The animal the person chooses may depend on a person's mood. So tests such as this are not scientifically true but they can give an insight into a person's hidden personality traits.