Stroop, J. Ridley

Creator

Lipscomb University

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Description

His pioneering work in how the brain processes information is legendary internationally. His investigation of word–color interference resulted in what psychologist call the “Stroop Test” and the “Stroop Effect.” Research he began continues among neuropsychologists and others studying cognitive processes and perception. However, his love was teaching Bible. He spent summers in missions, writing books that were ahead of his time on spiritual topics. He was independent thinking, meticulous, direct, self-assured, diligent in teaching and scholarship. During a tenure of more than 40 years, which began in the 1920s, he chaired the psychology department, was professor of Bible, and served as Registrar

Induction Year

1999

Institutional Role

Faculty/Administrator