Divided Attention Self-Assessment

1. How often can you follow a conversation while also reading a short text message?

Always or almost always Often Sometimes Rarely or never

2. When cooking, can you simultaneously follow a recipe and manage another kitchen task (e.g., stirring a pot, chopping vegetables)?

Easily With some effort With difficulty Almost impossible

3. How well can you participate in a group discussion while also taking notes?

Very well Well enough With some struggle Poorly

4. Do you struggle to listen to directions while simultaneously navigating a map (physical or digital)?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

5. How often do you make errors when trying to do two mentally demanding tasks at once (e.g., complex calculation and listening to a podcast)?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

6. Can you effectively proofread a document while listening to music with lyrics?

Yes, easily Yes, with minor distractions No, I get distracted easily No, it's impossible for me

7. When driving, do you feel comfortable carrying on a complex conversation?

Very comfortable Fairly comfortable Slightly uncomfortable Very uncomfortable

8. How often do you miss key information when someone is talking to you while you're focused on your phone?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

9. Can you accurately follow a visual instruction (e.g., assembling furniture) while simultaneously listening to an audiobook?

Yes, without issues Yes, but it slows me down No, one task suffers significantly No, I need to focus on one at a time

10. How often do you find yourself forgetting something important when trying to juggle multiple tasks?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

11. When learning something new, can you process visual information (diagrams) while listening to an instructor explain it verbally?

Very easily Fairly easily With difficulty Very difficultly

12. How often do you feel overwhelmed when engaging in activities that require you to pay attention to both visual and auditory cues simultaneously (e.g., busy street, concert)?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

13. Can you maintain focus on a primary task even when there's background noise or conversation?

Yes, always Mostly Sometimes, but it's hard No, I get easily distracted

14. How efficiently can you switch between two unrelated tasks without losing your place or making mistakes?

Very efficiently Fairly efficiently Slowly, with errors Very poorly

15. Do you often find yourself zoning out of one task when attempting to do another at the same time?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

16. When playing a video game, can you effectively manage multiple on-screen elements and audio cues?

Very easily With some concentration With difficulty, often missing things No, it's too much for me

17. How often do you find yourself having to ask people to repeat themselves because you were doing something else while they were talking?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

18. Can you read a complex article while simultaneously monitoring a social media feed?

Yes, easily Yes, but my reading comprehension suffers slightly No, I can only focus on one No, I get completely lost

19. How quickly can you respond to an unexpected visual cue (e.g., a flashing light) while engaged in an auditory task (e.g., listening to a lecture)?

Very quickly Reasonably quickly Slowly Not at all

20. Do you find that the quality of your work significantly decreases when you attempt to multitask?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always