Understanding Problem Solving And Decision-Making Skills
Our brain needs to quickly solve problems and make decisions. These processes can become difficult, or time consuming, when our brain receives conflicting information, and our attention can become taxed. An example that demonstrates what can occur when our brain is confronted with conflicting information is the Stroop Effect. Take time to try this experiment:
Can you say the color of each word instead of reading it? Can you say the color of each word instead of reading it? Instructions: Say aloud the color ink that you see, not the printed word:
This can be difficult to do, as a processing delay in cognition occurs because of competing or incompatible functions in the brain – and your brain must solve the problem of what function to attend to first. Be sure to review the following site for more information on the Stroop Effect: http://www.snre.umich.edu/eplab/demos/st0/stroopdesc.html
