The Number Of Circles You See Determines If You’re A Narcissist

The Viral Claim
Online versions of this image often say things like:

If you see 8 circles, you’re self-focused.
If you see 9–10 circles, you’re balanced.
If you see 11+ circles, you’re highly observant and emotionally aware.
It sounds scientific. Structured. Convincing.
But here’s the truth:

There is 0 scientific evidence connecting circle-counting to narcissism.

What Narcissism Actually Is
In psychology, narcissism is not determined by perception games. It’s a personality trait characterized by:

Excessive self-importance
Need for admiration
Lack of empathy
Clinical Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is diagnosed using structured psychological criteria — not optical illusions.