Stroop Effect: The Color of Words
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John Ridley Stroop Contributor
System 1 vs. System 2
Reading the word is System 1 (Fast, Automatic). Identifying the color is System 2 (Slow, Effortful). The conflict causes a delay. This test measures cognitive flexibility and processing speed.
Inhibition
You have to inhibit the automatic response to give the correct answer. It requires executive control.
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