Asked by Abby Emily Quann on May 10, 2024
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You see the letters "RED" printed in green ink. The difficulty you have in naming the color (instead of reading the word) is known as the Stroop effect.
Stroop Effect
A demonstration of cognitive interference where a delay in the reaction time of a task occurs due to a mismatch between the name of a color (e.g., "red," "blue") and the color it is printed in.
- Identify and explain cognitive phenomena such as the Stroop effect and the sunk cost effect.
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Terry HuangMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
This statement is true. The Stroop effect refers to the delay in naming the color of a printed word when the color and word do not match. In this case, the word "RED" is printed in green ink, causing interference between the written word and the color it is printed in.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and explain cognitive phenomena such as the Stroop effect and the sunk cost effect.