Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2013
Publication Title
The Ohio Psychologist
Abstract
We examined the continuous dynamics of the Stroop task using mouse-tracking. Participants moved the computer mouse to indicate the color of words presented on the computer screen in both congruent (blue in blue font) and incongruent (blue in yellow font) conditions. Mouse-tracking data revealed significant differences in reaction times, spatial attraction, and velocity. In the Stroop effect, word reading and color processing influenced performance, but they did so differently: Word reading influenced the early part of the mouse trajectory, but color processing influenced later parts. The data provide important new information about the real time processing dynamics underlying the effect.
Publisher's Statement
Articles in The Ohio Psychologist represent the opinions of the writers and do not necessarily represent the opinion of governance, member or the staff of OPA.
Recommended Citation
Incera, Sara; Markis, Theresa A.; and McLennan, Conor T., "Mouse-Tracking Reveals When the Stroop Effect Happens." (2013). Psychology Faculty Publications. 17.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/clpsych_facpub/17
Volume
2013
Issue
August
