Color–Word Stroop Interference Among Japanese Preschoolers

Stroop–reverse-Stroop interference is a phenomenon based on word-reading skill acquisition, especially the original color–word task. Few studies have examined preschool children, probably because early childhood school education requirement for occurrence of and difficulties in application to young children. However, many Japanese students begun acquire skills preschool. To estimate age at which Stroop occurs, standardized tests were conducted 58 kindergarten children using blinker board facilitate attentional stability. Results revealed presence among participants 4–5-year 5–6-year groups, although no reverse-Stroop was found. Developmental perspectives related an older group are discussed.