eStroop: Implementation, Standardization, and Systematic Comparison of a New Voice-Key Version of the Traditional Stroop Task

Frontiers in Psychology

Claudia Del Gatto¹  Riccardo Brunetti¹  Benedetto Farina¹  Claudio Imperatori¹  Allegra Indraccolo¹  Rita B. Ardito²  Elena Fontana³  Mauro Adenzato³  Jacopo Penso³ 

[1] Department of Human Sciences, Cognitive and Clinical Psychology Laboratory, Università Europea di Roma, Rome, Italy;Department of Neuroscience “Rita Levi Montalcini,” University of Turin, Turin, Italy;Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy;

关键词: cognitive control;    executive functions;    interference;    facilitation;    attention;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2021.663786

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

The Stroop effect is a well-documented phenomenon, demonstrating both interference and facilitation effects. Many versions of the Stroop task were created, according to the purposes of its applications, varying in numerous aspects. While many versions are developed to investigate the mechanisms of the effect itself, the Stroop effect is also considered a general measure of attention, inhibitory control, and executive functions. In this paper, we implement “eStroop”: a new digital version based on verbal responses, measuring the main processes involved in the traditional effect. eStroop features four categories of stimuli in four different colors: (1) geometrical shapes, (2) neutral words, (3) congruent words, and (4) incongruent words. The results of the administration to 307 University students confirm the Stroop effect and offer baseline data for future research and clinical testing. Direct comparisons with other recent versions of the task are discussed, offering insights into differences and similarities between different task variables.

【 授权许可】

CC BY