EncephalApp vs Stroop Challenge Go

Stroop Test is a test of a users mental speed. A series of runs will be presented to test the users response rate in identifying the color of printed text. The app will track the users score as they progress through numerous rounds of the runs and present them with the results of their test. The user can then compare their score with others, or send the score to a third-party for review.

Stroop Challenge is a precision cognitive training tool based on the Stroop Effect — one of the most replicated findings in experimental psychology — measuring interference between word reading and color recognition. THE SCIENCE: The Stroop Effect demonstrates that automatic processing (word reading) can interfere with controlled processing (color identification). Regular exposure to Stroop-type stimuli has been associated with improved selective attention, cognitive flexibility, and processing speed. TWO VALIDATED MODES: • Classic (Color-Naming) — Identify the ink color of the presented word. Suppresses automatic reading response. • Word Match (Word-Reading) — Identify the color named by the word. Tests semantic processing independence. METRICS TRACKED: • Score per round (accuracy × speed composite) • Best accuracy rate (percentage of correct responses) • Fastest average reaction time (milliseconds per response) • Session totals: rounds played, correct and incorrect responses • Combo chains: consecutive correct responses DIFFICULTY SCALING: • Easy: 4 color stimuli (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow) • Medium: 5 color stimuli (adds Purple) • Hard: 6 color stimuli (adds Orange) DATA PRIVACY: All data is stored locally via UserDefaults. No network requests are made. No personal information is collected, transmitted, or shared. The app functions completely offline. Ideal for daily cognitive warm-up, focus training, or simply exploring one of psychology's most fascinating phenomena.