Demonstration of a Gestalt Shift Experience

Carefully examine the image below. You are asked to see a picture of an old woman.

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(Source: Hilgard, E., Atkinson, R. & Atkinson, R. 1979 134)

Can you easily see the old woman? Perhaps you have noted her rather large nose in the centre of the picture, her pointed chin and thin lips.

When you can clearly see the old woman, click on the to see the next step.

When you have experienced the shift in your perception click on your browser's 'Back' button to return to Module 5.

(Depending on your browser type and version you may return to the top of the module instead of the precise place you were at, but you can scroll down to the right place.)