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In Episode 18 of our Think & Move series, we explored the Reaction Time Test on the Dividat Senso Neuro Gym, measuring how quickly the brain sends signals to the body and revealing asymmetries between left and right limbs. That assessment set the stage for the next step: the Stroop Test.
While the Reaction Time Test focused on pure speed of response, the Stroop Test adds a layer of cognitive complexity, helping us assess inhibition, decision-making, and reaction speed while engaging the body. It challenges your ability to think, inhibit impulses, and move simultaneously in increasingly complex situations.
Context Matters: Thinking and Moving in the Real World
In both life and movement, context matters. Just as we navigate conversations differently depending on the situation—choosing when to speak freely and when to hold back—our movements also require judgment and precision. Imagine balancing a coffee cup on a crowded bus versus swaying freely in an empty room. Every movement involves decision-making that is task- and environment-specific, and understanding this principle is at the heart of the Stroop assessment on the Dividat Senso Neuro Gym.
Next, we’ll walk through the stages of the Stroop assessment, showing how each level increases in cognitive and motor complexity.
Stage 1: Baseline – Simple Coordination
Match colors to stepping directions (e.g., blue square → step to blue circle).
Establishes a cognitive set and helps participants get comfortable with the task.
Tracks millisecond-level reaction speed for precise assessment.
Supportive experience: no alarms or negative feedback, just objective evaluation.
Stage 2: Introducing Complexity
Words appear on the screen; step toward the color indicated by the word.
Requires prioritizing visual information over automatic reading (classic Stroop effect).
Measures cognitive flexibility, inhibition, and motor coordination.
Captures precise motor responses in real time.
Stage 3: Stroop Color-Word Challenge
Words are written in colors that may not match the word itself (e.g., “RED” written in blue).
Participant must inhibit the natural tendency to read the word and respond to the color of the text.
Pushes cognitive control, decision-making, and reaction speed.
Encourages simultaneous thinking and movement.
Stage 4: Advanced Decision-Making
Some words are surrounded by a rectangular frame.
Frame present → read the word to determine the correct step.
No frame → respond to the color of the word.
Integrates multiple cognitive sets for dynamic adaptation.
Tests problem-solving, inhibition, and motor coordination at the highest level.
Unlock the Power of Cognitive-Motor Assessment
The Stroop Test on the Dividat Senso Neuro Gym provides a sophisticated way to measure decision-making, inhibition, and reaction speed, all while engaging the body. By capturing nuanced cognitive-motor interactions in a supportive, gamified environment, it allows program leaders to understand individual abilities and design personalized, effective training programs for people of all ages and skill levels.
🎥 Watch Episode 19 of our Think & Move series to see the Stroop Test in action on the Dividat Senso Neuro Gym and experience how these four stages challenge both mind and body.
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Schedule a personalized demo and explore how real-time cognitive and physical data — combined with fun, interactive games — can empower your community or practice to achieve better outcomes.