Brain activation and the stroop color-word interference task: Implications for assessment and treatment

Maria Mouratidis; Karen Bolla; Frank R. Funderburk; Alane Kimes; Jean Lud Cadet

doi:10.1300/J288v02n04_03

Brain activation and the stroop color-word interference task: Implications for assessment and treatment

Maria Mouratidis, Karen Bolla, Frank R. Funderburk, Alane Kimes, Jean Lud Cadet

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Understanding the interaction between brain activity and behavior has clinical significance. This study specifically examined the functioning of the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) by combining neuroimaging (PET) and neurobehavioral testing (Stroop Test). The level of activation in the ACC was examined in 14 healthy participants using the Stroop Color-Word Interference Task. The Stroop Test measures cognitive flexibility and the ability to inhibit incorrect responses. We hypothesized that the left ACC would be activated during this task and that the level of activation would be positively correlated with performance. The results supported our hypotheses and yield applied clinical significance in the areas of assessment and treatment.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	25-36
Number of pages	12
Journal	Journal of Psychotherapy in Independent Practice
Volume	2
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J288v02n04_03
State	Published - 2001

Keywords

Anterior cingulate
Assessment
Brain activation
PET
Stroop Test

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Psychiatry and Mental health

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