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This quiz gauges how multitasking between various forms of technology can divide your attention and how your ability to focus may suffer as a result. Read each statement below and select “Yes” for the ones you agree with. Select “No” for the statements you disagree with.
Please note that your score for this activity will not be recorded unless your instructor has assigned the activity.
Note: This Self-Quiz is adapted from Bane (2010).
At any one time, I typically have multiple forms of technology turned on, including my phone and computer.
If I focus my attention on just one task, I find that my mind quickly starts drifting to other stuff, such as who is messaging me or what is happening online.
Even during class or while I’m at work, I stay connected to and communicate with others through text, e-mail, cell phone, or the Internet.
When I spend too much time doing any one thing, I get bored.
Text messages, cell-phone calls, e-mail, and online posts frequently interrupt activities I am trying to focus on and perform.
I spend much of my day switching rapidly between multiple activities and apps, including Facebook, text, e-mail, games, schoolwork, and Web surfing.
I feel that I am more easily distracted now than I was just a few years ago.
Total Number of “Yes” answers:
If you selected “Yes” for 2 or fewer questions, your attention is probably not divided by multitasking. You likely find it easy to concentrate on one thing for extended periods of time.
If you selected “Yes” for 3 or 4 questions, your attention is probably moderately divided. You may be experiencing challenges with focusing attention.
If you selected “Yes” for 5 or more questions, you spend much of your time multitasking and probably likely find it challenging to focus your attention on just one thing.