duration judgment

Duration judgment is our ability to estimate how long an event lasts. It involves perceiving and comparing the length of time between start and end points. For example, when you wait for a bus, you might estimate it takes about five minutes. Factors like attention, activity, and emotional state can influence how accurately we judge duration. Our brains process these perceptions using internal timing mechanisms, which can sometimes lead to overestimating or underestimating time, especially in unusual or distracting situations. Essentially, duration judgment helps us navigate daily life by gauging how much time has passed or how long events last.