Can an Optical Illusion

Anger is a complex emotion, and how we feel the world around us can say a lot about how we control it. Visual perception tests like the one above ask you to count how many circles you see. While it may seem like a harmless brain teaser, your response could provide a glimpse into your emotional tendencies particularly how you process and express anger.

At first glance, many people might see five or six circles. Others, who are more detail-oriented or patient, might count more. The image consists of overlapping rings in various colors, and relying on how focused you are, you might spotted some that others don’t. But what does this have to do with anger?