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Stroop Interference
- Do the processes involved in reading words and naming colors interfere?
- There is an asymmetry in the observed interference between color-word reading and color naming.
- When reading the names of colors, the ink color of the word is relatively easy to ignore.
- However, in color naming, the meaning of the word tends to influence how quickly we respond with the correct color.
- Overall, word reading is quicker than color naming.
| Condition |
Task Demand |
Ink Color |
Word
Stimulus |
Response
Time (ms) |
|
| Neutral |
Color Naming |
red |
--- |
650 |
| Conflict |
Color Naming |
red |
GREEN |
860 |
| Congruent |
Color Naming |
red |
RED |
570 |
| Neutral |
Word Naming |
--- |
RED |
450 |
| Conflict |
Word Naming |
green |
RED |
460 |
| Congruent |
Word Naming |
red |
RED |
445 |
