A colour word is printed in a different ink. Name the ink, not the word. The Stroop task measures focus and the ability to suppress an automatic response.
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This measures selective attention and response inhibition: naming the ink colour while ignoring the conflicting word. It tests the focus and self-control that let a pilot act on the correct cue under distraction.
Shift your gaze slightly to the edges of the word rather than reading through the centre of the letters. Ink colour is processed earlier than word meaning, so fixing your attention on the ink's visual properties before the letters are fully resolved gives you a head start against the reading reflex. Over a few practice sessions, this habit of targeting the colour first instead of the word reduces the interference noticeably.
A strong run keeps accuracy above 90 percent for all 20 rounds while your response time stays consistent as the pace increases. Most people find the first few rounds easy; the real test is whether accuracy drops as the pace builds and the interference accumulates. If your accuracy holds steady through the final rounds, your ability to suppress an automatic response under pressure is developing well.
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