[Cardiovascular response to Stroop test: comparison between the computerized and verbal tests].

Background: The Stroop test requires the individual to respond to specific elements of a stimulus, whereas inhibiting more automated processes.

Objective: To compare the cardiovascular reactivity induced by the computerized version of the Stroop word-color test TESTINPACS with the traditional version based on the reading of printed words.

Methods: The sample of convenience consisted of 20 women (22.