A common error in the Stroop task is reading the word itself instead of saying the color in which the word is printed.This is probably because:
A) reading is a highly automated process.
B) reading is a highly controlled process.
C) attentional processes,being data-driven,have focused exclusively on letter features.
D) the attentional system cannot decide between top-down or bottom-up processing.

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Reading is a highly automated process, meaning that it is effortless and done without much conscious thought. This can cause interference when trying to focus on the color of the word rather than reading the word itself.

A Common Error in the Stroop Task Is Reading the Word