Stroop effect

Definition

The Stroop effect is a phenomenon where the brain experiences interference when reading a word and identifying its color, especially when the word's meaning conflicts with its ink color.

Related terms

Selective attention: The ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others. For example, being able to pay attention to traffic lights while filtering out distractions.

Interference:

When one cognitive process disrupts or affects another. In this case, the interference occurs when the meaning of a word interferes with identifying its ink color.

Reaction time: The time it takes for an individual to respond to a stimulus. In this context, it refers to how quickly a driver reacts to traffic lights in various conditions.