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Attention Span Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

How well do you focus?

The ability to focus on tasks will serve you well at work and in relationships, while a short attention span may be a sign of a condition such as ADHD. Take this quiz to help determine your level of focus.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. I am able to ignore nearby noise when I'm trying to focus.
Disagree
Agree
2. I allow others to finish speaking before jumping in with my own ideas.
Disagree
Agree
3. It’s easy for me to get engrossed in quiet tasks like reading a book.
Disagree
Agree
4. I am able to stay engaged during long conversations.
Disagree
Agree
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5. My house is full of half-finished projects that I started but later gave up on.
Disagree
Agree
6. If I know a task requires a lot of mental energy, I try to get it out of the way as soon as possible.
Disagree
Agree
7. I excel at noticing typos or other small errors.
Disagree
Agree
8. If I'm in the middle of something and I get an email, I'll wait to read it until after I'm finished.
Disagree
Agree
9. If someone talks slowly, I get antsy.
Disagree
Agree
10. I can push through boring tasks if I know they’re important.
Disagree
Agree
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11. I finish the task I'm working on before switching to another one.
Disagree
Agree
12. I often scroll through my phone while doing something else, like watching TV.
Disagree
Agree
13. I finish what I start.
Disagree
Agree
14. If someone interrupts me when I’m working, it’s easy for me to get back on track.
Disagree
Agree
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15. Once I notice my mind start to wander, I am able to redirect it to the task at hand.
Disagree
Agree
16. I get impatient when I have to wait my turn for something.
Disagree
Agree
17. I'm good at keeping track of important objects like my keys or wallet.
Disagree
Agree
18. If I don’t do a task right when I think of it, I’ll usually forget to do it later.
Disagree
Agree
19. I’m a good listener.
Disagree
Agree
20. If someone gives me multiple instructions at once, I'll remember all of them.
Disagree
Agree

Who Is This Attention Span Test For?

This test is for anyone curious about their own attention span and how it might affect their productivity and relationships. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How to Get Help with Attention Span

If a persistent inability to focus is interfering with your career success or mental well-being, consider reaching out to a therapist for help. You can find a professional on the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition
  • L. Adler. Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale
  • M. Wolraich. Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale
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