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Intermediate Technical IVT

Stroop Test

A cognitive assessment measuring selective attention and inhibitory control through color-word interference.

Full Definition

The Stroop Test is a widely used neuropsychological measure that assesses selective attention, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control by exploiting the automatic tendency to read words rather than name colors. The test typically involves three conditions: reading color words printed in black, naming colors of non-word stimuli, and naming the ink color of color words where the word and color are incongruent. The interference effect between automatic reading and controlled color naming provides insights into executive function and frontal lobe integrity.

Usage

Usage note: Report both raw scores and interference calculations; note any strategies used by the patient.

In Context

  • "The Stroop Test revealed significant interference effects, with the patient showing marked difficulty inhibiting the automatic reading response." — Attention assessment report
  • "Performance on the Stroop Test was within normal limits for the first two conditions but showed impaired interference control in the color-word condition." — Executive function evaluation

Also known as

Stroop Color-Word Test Color-Word Interference Test

Don't confuse with

continuous performance test attention network test

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