Free Selective Attention Test
Spot the right targets among distractors.
Click only on the letters A and ignore all others.
✅ Good selection: +2 points | ❌ Target missed: -1 point | ❌ Wrong selection: -2 points
What is selective attention?
Selective attention is the ability to focus on specific information while ignoring distracting elements. It allows you to listen to someone in a noisy environment, spot your name on a list, or stay focused on a task despite distractions.
What this selective attention test measures
Filtering Ability
Your ability to quickly spot the right information among many distractors.
Accuracy
Your ability to avoid false alarms, that is, selection errors.
Vigilance
Your level of visual attention over several successive rounds.
Cognitive Control
The ability to inhibit impulsive actions and follow the instruction to the end.
How to interpret your score?
High score (70 to 100): your selective attention is very effective. You quickly spot the right information while making few errors.
Intermediate score (40 to 69): your selective attention is adequate but sensitive to fatigue or distractors. Some regular exercises can improve it.
Low score (< 40): you probably have difficulty filtering distractions. Targeted exercises and a quieter environment can help you improve.
After the test: how to train your attention?
This test has no medical diagnostic value, but it gives you an insight into your functioning. To go further, you can do fun selective attention exercises on a tablet, vary the materials (letters, numbers, shapes, sounds), and play for short but regular durations. The COCO, JOE, and EDITH programs offer exactly this type of activities, tailored for children, adults, and seniors.