The Affective Temporal Illusion

The Affective Temporal Illusion is a psychological phenomenon where people perceive the passage of time differently based on their emotional state. For example, when experiencing intense emotions like joy or fear, time may seem to speed up or slow down. This illusion occurs because emotions influence how our brain processes and prioritizes sensory information, altering our sense of time. Essentially, our feelings can distort our perception of how quickly or slowly time is passing, making moments feel longer or shorter depending on our emotional experience.