ATTENTION Test
10 min
The ability to maintain attention on a simple task is basic and important. The ability to control and maintain attention on a task when distracted may be extra important in certain jobs. Testing both aspect of attention is a relevant screening test of “fundamental” cognitive functioning.
Basic attention
- To be attentive when someone else talks
- Not miss anything that is going on
Attention control
- To be able to concentrate when someone speaks also when other things are going on
- Not to be distracted by unimportant events
- To be able to disregard unimportant events
