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In this experiment the theory that colour names interfere with recognising ink colour is investigated and proven using experimental techniques.
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Daniel Wybrow Scientific Paper Format Report Abstract The theory that colour names interfere with recognising ink colour is investigated and proven using experimental techniques. Measurements are recorded and tabulated. Suggestions for possible investigations to further understand this phenomenon are also raised. Introduction During this experiment subjects will have to catch a ball after first identifying the colour of ink on a piece of paper. This experiment will investigate the validity, that distinguishing between the names of colours and colours themselves, will result in different reaction times to non-colour words (e.g. cat). The experiment will also show whether this process impairs catching ability. Research suggests that while looking at a colour word (e.g. blue) that is written in red ink you see both its colour and its meaning; this is known as interference or the Stroop Effect [Journal of Experimental Psychology-General, 2002, Vol. 131, No. 2]. When these two are in contradiction the subject must make...
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