So last week, Julian, a colleague from work sent me this test . Of course, first 10 seconds, it was obvious the dancer was turning clockwise…but after a while, I saw it going the other way…I’ve only heard of one other person yet…to see it going both ways…
The Right Brain vs Left Brain test … do you see the dancer turning clockwise or anti-clockwise?
If clockwise, then you use more of the right side of the brain and vice versa.
Most of us would see the dancer turning anti-clockwise though you can try to focus and change the direction; see if you can do it.
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| LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS uses logic detail oriented facts rule words and language present and past math and science can comprehend knowing acknowledges order/pattern perception knows object name reality based forms strategies practical safe |
RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS uses feeling “big picture” oriented imagination rules symbols and images present and future philosophy & religion can “get it” (i.e. meaning) believes appreciates spatial perception knows object function fantasy based presents possibilities impetuous risk taking |

November 7, 2007 at 5:15 pm
Odd…CW…cant see how anyone would see it otherwise….However I think the left brain description applies more 2 my persona…so go figure.
Dont believe in these tests anyways…they’re mostly BS
November 8, 2007 at 5:07 pm
Admit it!! ure in touch with Ur emotions man!! Im just that special that I can see it going both wayz!! Top that…
June 13, 2009 at 8:30 pm
I saw the dancer going clockwise and until I read others remarks and wondered how it was going anti clockwise I couldn’t understand …I tried and tried and blinked a few times and I actually thought the dancer did change direction just to confuse us….Interesting…