Mind & Psychology March 28, 2025 1 min read

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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John Ridley Stroop

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