Assess Executive Function Quickly and Efficiently

The Stroop Color and Word Test aids in diagnosis of brain dysfunction and the evaluation of stress, executive functions, and cognitive abilities. The Stroop phenomenon is useful in the identification of a number of significant disorders, and has been recommended as a test for ADD/ADHD, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and to ascertain the degree of independence likely to be achieved by individuals with frontal lobe disorders. The cognitive dimension tapped by Stroop is associated with cognitive flexibility, resistance to interference from outside stimuli, creativity and psychopathology-all of which influence the individual's ability to cope with cognitive stress, and process complex output. Since it requires only five minutes to administer, the Stroop Color and Word Test is an exceptionally useful screening instrument, which may be used alone, or as part of a larger screening battery. The Stroop is used extensively in research, particularly in clinical trials, as a well-researched instrument sensitive to comparing changes in functioning between experimental and control groups.

The Stroop Normative Update Contains:

• Updated normative data
• More accurate norms tables
• Enhanced and clarified instructions for administration with research protocol script
• Expanded psychometric data, using modern analytic techniques
• Updated research literature review

Each Stroop Test Booklet consists of three basic parts: Word Page-the names of color printed in black ink; Color Page-semantically meaningless symbols (X) printed in colored ink, and Color-Word Page-comprised of the words from the first page, printed in the colors from the second page, with the restriction that the word and color do not match.

The task is to look at each sheet, and move down the columns, reading words or naming the ink colors, as quickly as possible, within a given time limit. The test yields three scores, and Interference, based on the number of items completed.

Updated Stroop Scoring Application (see Computerized Scoring Tab)

• Web-based application
• Seamlessly convert raw scores to standardized
• Plots help visualize performance
• Dynamic narrative reporting
• Multiple report formats
• Client management system
• Research format to convert multiple records

Children's Version

Developed in response to the demand for a Stroop Test specifically normed and interpreted for children, these new materials detail administration, scoring, and interpretive strategies for younger individuals ages 5 to 14 years.

Interpretation of a child's score is more difficult than an adult's, as it is affected by developmental trends, possible learning disabilities, attention problems, emotional problems, and overall maturity. This Children's Version of the Stroop has been designed to avoid measurement issues that arise when applying the scoring approach of the adult Stroop to children's data. Interpretive strategies also differ between younger (ages 5-10) and older children (ages 11-14), and are presented separately in the Children's Manual.

Scoring, interpretation strategies, and literature have been updated for both versions of the Stroop. Both manuals include new norms for their respective populations. The Children's Version uses T-scores, derived from means and standard deviation, by age. The Adult T-scores are tabled based on multiple regression equations utilizing education and age.

Two versions of the Stroop Color and Word Test are available:

Adult Version (30250) for adults ages 15+, includes a Manual (30250M) and 1 package of Test Booklets (pk/25) (30250A).

Children’s Version (30249) for children ages 5 to 14 years, includes a Manual (30249M) and 1 package of Test Booklets (pk/25) (30249A)

If ordering for the first time, users are advised to get a kit and subsequently re-order Test Booklets, as needed.