Test your reaction time and cognitive control
The Stroop Test is a cognitive experiment that measures your reaction time when asked to name the color of the ink in which a word is printed, rather than the word itself.
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The Stroop Effect is a psychological phenomenon where it becomes difficult to name the color of the ink a word is printed in when the word itself spells out a different color. This effect demonstrates how our automatic reading processes can interfere with our ability to focus on a specific task.
In the Stroop Task, you will be shown words representing colors (e.g., 'red,' 'blue,' 'green') printed in various ink colors. Your job is to name the ink color and ignore the meaning of the word. This tests your cognitive flexibility and selective attention, requiring you to suppress automatic reading responses.
The Stroop Experiment helps you understand how your brain processes conflicting information and measures your reaction time. It highlights the importance of cognitive control and mental flexibility, and can even offer insights into how automatic processes in our brain work.
In this task, you will see color names (red, green, blue, yellow) printed in different ink colors. Your goal is to respond to the ink color, not the word itself.
Example:
GREEN
The ink color is red, so press the "r" key.
Use these keys: "r" for red, "g" for green, "b" for blue, "y" for yellow.