The Stroop effect is larger in young children who __________.
A)lack mathematical skills
B)have developed problem-solving skills
C)read poorly
D)read well

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The Stroop effect is a phenomenon where the brain struggles with processing conflicting information, such as the color of a word conflicting with the actual meaning of the word. Research has shown that the Stroop effect is larger in individuals who are proficient in reading, as they have stronger neural connections between word identification and meaning. Therefore, the best choice is D) read well.

The Stroop Effect Is Larger in Young Children Who __________