We
providing a sample experiment to practice your skills on the psychology.
Follow the below experiment rules they will help you..
Look
at the image below and say aloud the color of each
word. Do not read the words! Just say what color they are.
Was
it more difficult that you expected? In this demonstration, you experienced
what is known as the Stroop Effect. This term refers to a phenomenon in which
it is easier to say the color of a word if it matches the semantic meaning of
the word. For example, if someone asked you to say the color of the word
"Black" that was also printed in blank ink, it would be much easier
to say the correct color than if it were printed in green ink.
How Does the Stroop Effect Work?
The
words themselves interfere with your ability to quickly say the correct color
of the word. Two different theories have been proposed to explain this
phenomenon:
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Selective
Attention Theory: According
to this theory, naming the actual color of the words requires much more
attention that simply reading the text.
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·
Speed
of Processing Theory: According
to this theory, people can read words much faster than they can name colors.
The speed at which we read makes it much more difficult to then name the
color of the word.
Terms and Key Questions for
Background Research
Before
you begin your experiment, there are some key terms and concepts you should
understand.
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Selective
Attention
·
Control
Group
·
Independent Variable(a variable whose values are
independent of changes in the values of other variables)
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Dependent Variable(a variable in a logical or
mathematical expression whose value depends on the independent variable)
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What
other variables might impact reaction times?
Performing Your Own Stroop Effect
Experiment
There
are a number of different approaches you could take in conducting your own
Stroop Effect Experiment. The following are just a few ideas you might
explore:
·
Compare
reaction times among different groups of participants. Have a control group say the
colors of words that match their written meaning. Then, have another group
say the colors of words that differ from their written meaning. Finally, ask
third group of participants to say the colors of random words that do not
relate to colors. Then, compare your results.
·
Try
the experiment with a young child that has not yet learned to read. How does the child's reaction
time compare to that of an older child who has learned to read?
·
Try
the experiment with uncommon color names, such as lavender or chartreuse. How do the results differ from
those who were shown the standard color names?
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