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Executive Function Questionnaire – Adult

Welcome to our EF Profiling Questionnaire for Adults. This academically tested questionnaire helps you understand your executive function profile and offers bespoke strategies you can start using today.

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Executive functions are a set of brain skills in the prefrontal cortex that help us plan, organise, regulate emotions, and manage time and belongings. Everyone has strengths and challenges.

Before we start…

A few things we need you to know before you get to the questions.

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Everyone has strengths and challenges depending on the situation they are in.

Be as honest as you can. Think about how you handle non-preferred tasks.

Q1. I act on impulse
(Response Inhibition)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q2. I say things without thinking
(Response Inhibition)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q3. I lose things
(Working Memory)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q4. I have a short temper
(Emotional Regulation)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q5. I get upset when things don't go as planned
(Flexibility)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q6. I run out of energy before finishing a task
(Sustained Attention)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q7. It's hard for me to set priorities when I have a lot of things to do.
(Planning & Prioritising)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q8. My desk or work space is a mess.
(Organisation)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q9. I have trouble keeping my house or room clean.
(Organisation)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q10. I have trouble estimating how long it will take to complete a task.
(Time Management)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q11. I'm slow to get ready for school, work or appointments.
(Time Management)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q12. If the first solution to a problem doesn't work, I have trouble thinking of a different one.
(Flexibility)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q13. I skip checking my work for mistakes, even when the stakes are high.
(Metacognition)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q14. I get annoyed when tasks are too hard.
(Emotional Regulation)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q15. It's hard for me to put aside fun activities to start things I know I need to do.
(Task Initiation)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q16. I have trouble with tasks where I have to come up with my own ideas.
(Flexibility)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q17. It's hard for me to tell how well I'm doing on a task.
(Metacognition)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q18. I have trouble reaching long-term goals (those that take many weeks or months to finish).
(Goal Directed Persistence)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q19. I “go with my gut” when making decisions.
(Response Inhibition)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q20. I get so wrapped up in what I’m doing that I forget about other things I need to do.
(Working Memory)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q21. Little things frustrate me.
(Emotional Regulation)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q22. I have trouble getting back on track if I’m interrupted.
(Sustained Attention)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q23. I have trouble making a plan.
(Planning & Prioritising)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q24. I focus on details and miss the big picture.
(Goal Directed Persistence)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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Q25. I live in the moment.
(Response Inhibition)
1 = Very often · 2 = Often · 3 = Sometimes · 4 = Never or rarely
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About you

Thanks so much for answering all those questions! Before you go, please answer some basic questions about where you're coming from and who you are 😊

Diagnoses (formal)

Has a medical, mental health, or educational provider ever diagnosed you with any of the following?

Select all that apply:

Self-identification

Do you self identify (without a formal diagnosis) with any of the following?

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Other relevant information

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