Which of these is an example of the Stroop effect?
A)If you see the word YELLOW written in blue letters, it is easier to say "yellow" than "blue."
B)If you can easily think of several examples of some item, you assume the item is common.
C)When you explain why you made some choice, you often make up your answer afterward.
D)After you spend much time or money on a project, you don't want to give up on it.

Question

Which of these is an example of the Stroop effect?​
A)If you see the word YELLOW written in blue letters, it is easier to say "yellow" than "blue."
B)​If you can easily think of several examples of some item, you assume the item is common.
C)​When you explain why you made some choice, you often make up your answer afterward.
D)​After you spend much time or money on a project, you don't want to give up on it.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Stroop effect is when it takes longer to read a word that is printed in a color that is different from the color the word actually represents. In this example, the word "YELLOW" is printed in blue letters, which can cause confusion and make it harder to say the correct color out loud.

Which of These Is an Example of the Stroop Effect?​

Which of These Is an Example of the Stroop Effect?