The Stroop Effect: Insights into Cognitive Interference and Processing Speed
Words: 585 1394A interesting phenomenon that demonstrates the intricate relationship the human brain has between reading, color perception, and concentration is the Stroop Effect. Since its initial documentation in the 1930s, this effect—named for psychologist John Ridley Stroop—has become a mainstay in psychological research and a fascinating starting point for conversations about cognitive science. Fundamentally, the Stroop Effect happens when people are asked to identify the color of a word printed in a different hue from the word itself, such as "blue" […]
