In a modification of the ______ effect, an individual takes longer to name the color of an anxiety-related word than the color of a neutral word.

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The Stroop effect is a psychological phenomenon where an individual takes longer to name the color of a word if the color and the word are conflicting (e.g. the word "red" written in green font). In this modification of the Stroop effect, anxiety-related words are used instead of conflicting words, and individuals take longer to name the color of these words compared to a neutral word.

In a Modification of the ______ Effect, an Individual Takes