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Meaning of Stroop effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The effect that a subject has a longer reaction time when naming the colours of words if the words describe colours other than their own (such as "red" printed in blue ink).

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Stroop test stroopwafel Strop Strope strophalloside strophalos

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