The Ambiguous Figure

An ambiguous figure is an image that can be interpreted in multiple ways, depending on how your brain perceives it. These images often contain hidden or multiple shapes, causing viewers to switch between different perceptions. For example, some figures might look like two different objects or faces, depending on your focus. This phenomenon reveals how our perception is influenced by context, prior experiences, and mental processes. Ambiguous figures are used in psychology to study visual perception and cognition, demonstrating how our mind actively constructs what we see rather than just passively recording it.