In the Stroop conflict experiment:
A) reading is faster than counting
B) counting is faster than reading
C) reading and counting take about the same time
D) counting is an automatic process

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In the Stroop conflict experiment, it is typically found that reading words (such as the names of colors) is a faster and more automatic process than counting symbols or naming the color of ink that words are printed in when the word itself is a different color name, demonstrating the automaticity of reading over tasks that require more controlled processing.

In the Stroop Conflict Experiment