Asked by suleiman adegoke on Jul 23, 2024
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Which task is more difficult for an experienced reader to perform than it is for someone just learning to read?
A) Look at the names of colors written in different colors and say the color of each word, rather than the word itself.
B) Look at a word flashed on the screen and identify the whole word.
C) Look at two complex pictures flashed on the screen and say whether or not they were the same.
D) Look at a series of words and identify the one that is written right to left instead of left to right.
Experienced Reader
An individual who has developed advanced reading skills and is capable of comprehending and analyzing complex texts with proficiency.
Flashed Screen
A brief visual presentation used in psychological experiments to assess perception or cognitive processing.
- Absorb the significance of the Stroop effect and its effect on cognitive activities.
- Understand the role of cognition in perception and attention differentiation tasks.
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PC
Playtte_IKill CurryJul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
This task involves overriding automatic word recognition and instead using cognitive processing to identify the colors. Experienced readers are more likely to automatically recognize and read the words, making it more difficult to switch to identifying the colors.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the significance of the Stroop effect and its effect on cognitive activities.
- Understand the role of cognition in perception and attention differentiation tasks.