This visual illusion combines all the ingredients of viral content:
You can check it in a flash.
Promises self-revelation (narcissism, a delicate and fascinating subject).
It’s easy to share (« How many circles do you see? »).
However, behind this playful facade, we must remember what is most important: just because a meme states something does not make it a scientific truth.
What exactly is narcissism?
The word « narcissistic » is often used colloquially: when someone posts a lot of selfies or talks too much about themselves. In psychology, pathological narcissism is a well-defined disorder characterized by:
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