ADHD Stroop Test
The stroop test is often used in the assessment of an attention problem. It involves focusing on one particular feature of a task, while blocking out other features. This is a simplified example.
Follow these instructions in order:
1. First, time yourself as you read down the columns of black words, saying each word out loud.
2. Next, time yourself as you look down the columns of colored words–but name the color of the print out loud–don’t read the word!
The Black Words
| Red Blue Green Red Green Blue Red |
Blue Green Red Yellow Blue Green Blue |
Yellow Yellow Blue Red Red Blue Red |
Green Red Green Green Yellow Red Yellow |
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The Colored Words
| Red Blue Green Red Green Blue Red |
Blue Green Red Yellow Blue Green Blue |
Yellow Yellow Blue Red Red Blue Red |
Green Red Green Green Yellow Red Yellow |
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The second part of the test usually takes longer for most people.
Adults and Children with ADHD will take longer, and will make more impulsive mistakes that those without ADHD
Remember, Difficulty completing this example of the stroop test does not automatically mean that the reader has ADHD or a problem with attention.
WARNING! Please be aware that this example of the Stroop test is presented here purely as a reference. Everyone has trouble with the stroop test and any problems completing the test will not immediately indicate an attention problem.