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Processing Speed Test

⏱ 5 minutes 📋 15 questions 🔒 Private & anonymous

How quickly does your brain process information? Measure your cognitive processing speed through everyday performance indicators.

Adapted from the Cognitive Failures Questionnaire (CFQ; Broadbent et al., 1982) and self-report measures of cognitive processing efficiency. Self-report format.

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Rate how often each of the following experiences occurs in your everyday life. Think about the past month in general.

Please answer all questions before submitting.

Question 1

I feel like I think more slowly than others around me

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 2

I take longer than I used to, or longer than others, to complete routine tasks

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 3

I find that I need extra time to process what someone has said before I can respond

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 4

I have difficulty keeping up with fast conversations or fast-moving discussions

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 5

When reading, I need to read slowly or re-read to properly understand the content

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 6

I feel sluggish mentally, as if my thinking is "wading through mud"

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 7

I find it difficult to respond quickly under pressure, even when I know the answer

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 8

I feel like my reaction time is slower than it used to be

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 9

I take longer to make decisions than most people seem to

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 10

I find it difficult to quickly scan and find information on a page or screen

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 11

When driving, navigating or doing timed tasks, I feel like I need more time than others

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 12

I find rapid back-and-forth conversation (texting, debate) difficult to keep up with

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 13

I notice that I am often the last to finish written tasks or tests

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 14

I have difficulty processing multiple pieces of information at the same time quickly

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 15

My thinking feels noticeably slower when I am tired, stressed or unwell

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Answer all 15 questions to see your results