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Executive Function Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

How successfully do you pursue goals and plans?

Executive functions are cognitive skills—including working memory, self-awareness, and emotional regulation—that help individuals successfully set and achieve goals, make informed decisions, and solve problems as they arise. Take this test to assess your executive function abilities.

Take this test to assess your executive function abilities.

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1. If someone tells me several things at once, I’m likely to forget at least one of them.
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2. I am a self-starter.
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3. I can usually make important decisions easily, without much stress.
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4. I’m generally good at estimating how long a task will take.
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5. When I encounter an obstacle or face a setback, I typically recover quickly.
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6. I have a good memory for things like names, dates, and phone numbers.
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7. Compared with other people, I tend to overreact to stressful situations.
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8. When trying to solve a difficult problem, I usually feel confident about where to start.
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9. I am good at noticing when a project or discussion is going poorly and can adjust as needed.
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10. I frequently forget where I put things like my phone, keys, or wallet.
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11. When a task has a lot of steps, I often skip some or complete them out of order.
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12. I meet the goals that I set for myself.
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13. When an obstacle arises, I can easily become upset.
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14. I always think carefully before acting.
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15. If I really want to do something, I usually do it, even if it interferes with a long-term goal.
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16. When I encounter a serious obstacle, I stop to make a plan before taking action.
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17. I try to get important tasks out of the way first, even if I know the less important tasks are more interesting or fun.
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18. I have trouble focusing on or retaining what people say to me during conversations.
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19. I am wary of risky behavior.
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20. I can easily stop what I’m doing and shift to another task if necessary.
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Who Should Take This Test?

This test is for anyone curious about their planning, problem-solving, and motivational skills, or lack thereof. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How to Get Help

If you think that problems with planning, goal-setting or managing your emotions interfere with your success, make an appointment with a licensed mental health provider; you can find one in your area on the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

 

 

Sources

Gioia, G., et al. Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF)

Uljarević, M., et al. Executive Functioning Scale

Reynolds, C., et al. Behavior Assessment System for Children, Third Edition (BASC-3)