Processing Speed Test

2. When a problem arises, possible solutions usually start coming to mind right away.

3. I pause a lot when speaking because I'm trying to think of a particular word.

4. When I read something quickly, it’s hard for me to retain the information.

5. I’ve always been good at puzzles or brain-teasers.

6. Group discussions can be hard for me to follow, especially if people are talking over each other.

7. When I’m jotting down information, I need to look back at the original repeatedly.

8. I can usually add up costs or figure out a tip without having to use a calculator.

9. It often seems to take me longer to complete tasks than other people.

10. I am comfortable making decisions quickly when necessary.

11. In school, I was often one of the first students to finish a test or assignment.

12. Timed tasks stress me out; the pressure makes it hard to think straight.

13. When someone asks me a question, I often need to think for a bit before I can answer.

14. I get confused when I’m told multiple pieces of information at once.

15. I often feel “one step behind” in conversations.

16. I can easily adapt to unexpected events.

17. It's difficult for me to switch my attention between two different tasks.

18. I usually only need to read something once to understand it.

19. I’m terrible at word searches or “spot the difference” games.

20. It's fine when someone is talking very quickly; I can still follow along.