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Karla Ostrea
on Dec 28, 2024
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A well-known test used in psychological research plays on the distinction between automatic and controlled processing. The test requires people to look at the written names of several colors (green, red, blue, etc.) -names which are, in all cases, written in "nonmatching" colors of ink (e.g., the word "green" might be written in red ink, while the word "red" might be written in yellow ink) -and to identify, as quickly as possible, the color in which each word is written. This test is known as the ____.
A) Stroop test
B) Myers-Briggs test
C) Rorschach Inkblots
D) Implicit Association Test (IAT)
Stroop Test
A psychological test that demonstrates the difficulty of naming the color of text when the word itself is a different color.
Automatic Processing
Cognitive operations that occur without conscious thought or intention, often quickly and efficiently.
Controlled Processing
A type of cognitive processing that requires conscious, deliberate thought and is typically used in situations requiring attention to detail and complex problem-solving.
- Comprehend the approaches employed in studying social cognition, encompassing the Stroop test.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the approaches employed in studying social cognition, encompassing the Stroop test.