The Mental Focus Scale measures the disposition toward being diligent, systematic, task-oriented, organized, and clear-headed. High scorers feel at ease when engaging a problem and feel systematic and confident in their ability to complete tasks in a timely way. They feel focused and clear-headed. Low scores on this measure can be used to identify students who may benefit from advising that emphasizes time management and study skills. Mid range scores indicate inconsistent strength in mental focus. The opposite of a person with strong mental focus is one disposed to be haphazard or mentally distracted and unfocused.