PSYC 3506 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Stroop Effect, Cognitive Flexibility, Richard N. Aslin
22 Jul 2020
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A group of processes which allow for flexibly responding to our environment and engaging in deliberate, goal-directed thought and action. These processes include inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility, working memory and planning. Empirically, developmental measures of ef fall into four major categories: Planning involves the ability to problem-solve for future situations. Example of a task measuring young children"s general planning ability: letter delivery task. The stroop task is designed for use with older children and adults. The ability to withhold yourself from engaging in your natural response. Ic tasks measure a child"s ability to withhold a prepotent response. To read the words instead of looking at the colour. Both require you to withhold your prepotent response. Same, but now you have to respond in a way that conflicts with your initial response. This skill is sometimes referred to as self-control. I ) resistance to temptation task (marshmallow task; mischel) This is a classic delay of gratification task.
