Attention Deficit Test: What It Measures and How to Read Your Score

This test explores in depth the attentional mechanisms that underpin your everyday functioning. Attention is not a single faculty but a set of distinct cognitive processes. This questionnaire assesses four key dimensions: your ability to sustain attention over time (sustained attention), your capacity to filter relevant information (selective attention), your vulnerability to distractions (distractibility), and your organisational skills. The results will give you a precise map of your attentional profile.

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What the test measures

• The ability to maintain a stable level of concentration on a prolonged task without noticeable fluctuation in alertness.
• The capacity to direct and hold attention on relevant information while ignoring irrelevant stimuli.
• Vulnerability to interruptions and intrusive stimuli, both internal (thoughts) and external (noises, movements).
• The ability to structure your activities, manage your affairs and maintain an orderly living environment.

How to read your score

The result reads as an intensity, not as a diagnosis:

• Functional attention: Your attentional abilities are broadly preserved. You do not show significant difficulties in this area.
• Moderate attentional difficulties: You show moderate attentional difficulties that affect certain aspects of your daily life.
• High attentional difficulties: Your attentional difficulties are significant and probably affect your professional and personal functioning.
• Very high attentional difficulties: Your attentional difficulties are very marked and considerably hamper your day-to-day functioning.

What your full report contains

The detailed PDF report (from €2.99) includes:

• Introduction: This report details your attentional abilities across four dimensions: sustained attention, selective attention, distractibility and organisation. These results offer a map of your attentional profile.
• Overall Score: Your overall score of {globalScore} out of {maxGlobalScore} corresponds to the '{globalLevel}' profile. This result reflects your general attentional functioning.
• Dimension-by-Dimension Analysis: Analysing each dimension helps identify your specific attentional strengths and weaknesses, so you can better target improvement strategies.
• Recommendations: Three validated lines of intervention: (1) Environmental adjustments — a stripped-down desk, noise-cancelling headphones, anti-distraction apps (Forest, Cold Turkey), the Pomodoro method (25 min focus + 5 min break), strict single-tasking. (2) Cognitive and behavioural strategies — systematic externalisation (physical to-do lists, diary, visual calendar), fixed routines, breaking tasks into micro-steps, the "2-minute rule" technique (David Allen, GTD). (3) Neurological hygiene — regular 7-9h sleep, daily aerobic physical activity (Ratey, "Spark"), reduced sugar/screens, mindfulness meditation such as Headspace 10 min/day. If your results suggest genuine ADHD (impact ≥6 months on work/relationships), consult a neuropsychologist or psychiatrist for a formal diagnostic assessment (DSM-5). Medication is possible (methylphenidate, atomoxetine, lisdexamfetamine) prescribed by a psychiatrist, alongside CBT adapted to adult ADHD (Safren programme). ADHD is not a lack of willpower: it is a documented neurodevelopmental disorder.
• Resources: Attention deficit is documented in clinical neuropsychology. Diagnostic tools: ASRS-v1.1 (WHO), the Test of Sustained Attention in Adults (TAP), the Continuous Performance Test (CPT-3). Reference works: Russell Barkley ("Taking Charge of Adult ADHD"), Edward Hallowell & John Ratey ("Driven to Distraction"), Sari Solden ("Women with Attention Deficit Disorder"). Models: Barkley's model (inhibition + self-regulation), Brown's model (6 executive clusters), Sonuga-Barke's model (dual deficit: executive + delay aversion). Associations: HyperSupers TDAH France, TDAH-Pour-Tous, ADDA (US). Important differential diagnosis: anxiety disorders, depression, sleep disorders and hypothyroidism can mimic inattention.

The first 5 questions are free; the full personalised report (your precise score, your profile by dimension, your recommendations) is paid.

When to take this test

• You recognise yourself in attention, concentration or distractibility issues, and want to see more clearly.
• You want a structured reading rather than a vague impression.
• You are looking for an objective starting point before speaking to a professional if needed.

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FAQ

How long does the test take? 60 questions, around 15 min. The test has 60 questions. Does the test provide a diagnosis? No. It measures an intensity and provides benchmarks; only a professional makes a diagnosis. Are my answers confidential? Yes: the test is 100% anonymous and the report is delivered directly to you.

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