Attention Span Self-Check
Twelve behavioural signals of how sustained attention is holding up. Descriptive, not diagnostic.
Twelve behavioural signals describe how sustained attention is holding up — needing a second screen through a film, restarting tasks, finding a 30-minute book impossible — and none of them assesses or diagnoses anything.
Attention Span Self-Check
Frequently asked
Is the Attention Span Self-Check free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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