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Acute Mental Fatigue Assessment Questionnaire

Acute Mental Fatigue Assessment Questionnaire Test

Understand your mental fatigue and focus during the day in about 4 minutes. 18 quick items support safer decisions, fewer errors, and sustained performance in high-demand work.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

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10/16

Scale 2 (S2)

Assesses disruptions in self-regulatory processes that support sustained activity and can be associated with mental fatigue.

Low disruption

Moderate disruption

High disruption

0 – 5: Low disruption | 6 – 11: Moderate disruption | 12 – 16: High disruption

A score of 10 falls in the Moderate disruption range, suggesting noticeable strain in regulatory processes that may reduce efficiency during sustained mental work.

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9/20

Scale 1 (S1)

Measures decreased performance and cognitive discomfort associated with acute mental fatigue.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 6: Low | 7 – 13: Moderate | 14 – 20: High

A score of 9 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable mental fatigue with some reduction in concentration and efficiency.

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20/36

Mental Fatigue Index (MFI)

Measures the severity of acute mental fatigue affecting concentration and cognitive efficiency during information-intensive activity.

None–Mild

Moderate

Severe

0 – 16: None–Mild | 17 – 28: Moderate | 29 – 36: Severe

A score of 20 falls in the Moderate range, indicating a noticeable level of mental fatigue that may reduce sustained attention and mental efficiency.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Office and knowledge workers

41%OF USERS

People who spend hours on emails, documents, and meetings use it to check whether mental strain is reducing focus and productivity during the day.

Operators and dispatch staff

34%OF USERS

Roles that require sustained attention and rapid decisions take it to spot fatigue that could increase errors or slow reaction time.

Students and exam takers

25%OF USERS

Learners use it to see how studying and information overload are affecting concentration and recovery after intense mental effort.

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Scale 2 (S2)

Average

7.8

Normal range

5.6 — 9.9

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Scale 1 (S1)

Average

6.8

Normal range

3.4 — 10.1

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Mental Fatigue Index (MFI)

Average

14.4

Normal range

9 — 19.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for acute mental fatigue during the workday. Items focus on reduced concentration, mental strain, slowed thinking, and difficulty recovering after mental effort.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adults who perform sustained attention or rapid information processing tasks. It is suitable for office, computer-based, monitoring, dispatch, and academic settings.

How long does it take, and how many items are included?

Completion time is approximately 4 minutes. The questionnaire contains 18 items.

How should responses be selected?

Answer each item based on the most recent period of work or study, typically the current day. Select the response that best matches the current state rather than a usual or preferred state.

How are results typically used?

Scores provide an estimate of current mental fatigue level and potential impact on cognitive performance. Results may be reviewed alongside physical fatigue indicators to inform workload adjustments and error-risk prevention.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Acute Mental Fatigue Assessment Questionnaire Test

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During sustained cognitive demands, individuals may experience transient reductions in attention, efficiency, and mental stamina. The Acute Mental Fatigue Assessment Questionnaire is a brief self-report measure designed to capture perceived acute mental fatigue in contexts that require sustained information processing and rapid responding.

The instrument includes 18 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. It is intended to provide a structured snapshot of current subjective mental fatigue and related functional impact (e.g., concentration strain and perceived decrease in effectiveness) and may be used in occupational, academic, or other high-demand settings. The Acute Mental Fatigue Assessment Questionnaire was developed by David M. Dinges and can be considered alongside other clinical or performance-related indicators when evaluating fatigue-related risk or monitoring change over time.

Author: David M. Dinges

Literature: Hockey, G. R. J. Cognitive-energetical control mechanisms in the management of work demands and psychological health. In A. D. Baddeley & L. Weiskrantz (Eds.), Attention: Selection, awareness, and control. Oxford University Press. 1993.

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