Yeah, it means you probably have Attention Defecit Disorder(ADD) go consult a doctor.
A shrimp does not have a very long attention span. No one has measured the actual attention span of a shrimp.
A short attention span is defined as a length of time less than necessary to complete the task. As a rule a child should have an attention span of one minute for each year of age. As you go from childhood to adulthood your attention span should lengthen.
Short Attention Span Theater - 1989 1993-05-13 was released on: USA: 13 May 1993
Short Attention Span Theater - 1989 Comedy Bootcamp 5-3 was released on: USA: 26 March 1993
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The Italian word for goat is capra; a desire to change direction and a short attention span were traits always attributed to the goat, and as such the word capriccio, which means whimsy, developed. It is from this word that the English language borrowed capricious, meaning apt to change direction on a whim. Neither the animal nor the word has anything to do with Capri pants. Source: see related link, below this answer.
Short Attention Span Theater - 1989 It's a Bunch of Wonderful Lives - 6.5 was released on: USA: 25 November 1994
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While most people believe that the attention span of a goldfish is a few seconds this has been proven wrong. A study done by the School of Psychology at the University or Plymouth in 2003 proved that the attention span of a gold fish is three months.EDIT: The attention span and memory span is two different things! The memory span has been proven not to be 3 sec, but up to 3 months. The attention span however for a fish is very short as they tend to get bored easy.Most bielieve 2 or 3 seconds but it is proven that it is 3 months or soLook Up comet the gold fishProves it is smart
A salmon's attention span is believed to be very short, lasting only a few seconds to a few minutes. They are more focused on finding food and avoiding predators in their environment.
Short attention span, trouble focusing, easily distracted, sometimes hyperactive (ADHD), procrastination.
On average, the attention span of a 3-year-old is about 3-5 minutes for each year of their age. This means that a 3-year-old typically has an attention span of about 9-15 minutes. It's important to keep activities short and engaging to match their attention capabilities.