Stroop Color Test
Measure your cognitive control and processing speed by identifying colors while ignoring conflicting word meanings.
Takes approximately 3-5 minutes
What is the Stroop Test?
Cognitive Inhibition
The Stroop test measures your ability to inhibit automatic responses. Reading is so automatic that seeing a color word creates interference when the ink color differs.
Processing Speed
Your response time reveals how quickly you can process information and make decisions, especially when facing conflicting input.
How It Works
See the Word
A word appears on screen, printed in a specific color.
Identify the Color
Your task is to identify the INK COLOR, not the word meaning. If you see RED, the answer is BLUE.
The Challenge
When word and color conflict (incongruent), your brain must override the automatic reading response - this creates the "Stroop Effect".
Why Cognitive Control Matters
Decision Making
Strong cognitive control helps you make better decisions by filtering out irrelevant information and resisting impulsive choices.
Focus & Attention
Inhibition skills help you maintain focus despite distractions, improving productivity and learning efficiency.
Trainable Skill
Cognitive control can be improved through mindfulness, exercise, and targeted practice with tasks like the Stroop test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Test Your Cognitive Control?
Discover your ability to focus and filter out distractions with the classic Stroop color test.