MEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Serious scientific studies conducted around the world reflect implications and applications of pareidolia.

Some results:

Pareidolia may help assess creativity and divergent aspect of creative recognition.
This instinct assists in probing for underlying OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Simplified versions of pareidolia are reliable markers of visual hallucinations in DLB (Dementia with Lewy Body)
Enhances diagnostic skills for medical students