psychological time

Psychological time refers to how individuals perceive and experience time, which can differ significantly from actual clock time. It encompasses feelings of how quickly or slowly time passes based on emotions, activities, and circumstances. For example, time may seem to fly by when you're engaged in something enjoyable, while it can drag when you're bored or anxious. Factors like age and memory also influence our perception of time, making it subjective and fluid—where two hours of a thrilling event feels shorter than the same duration of waiting in line.