Time perception research

Time perception research explores how humans and animals experience and judge the passage of time. Scientists study how we estimate durations, interval timing, and how factors like attention, emotions, or distractions can influence our sense of time's flow. This research involves experiments using tasks like timing intervals or comparing durations, helping us understand the brain mechanisms involved. Insights from this field can inform areas such as psychology, neuroscience, and even clinical practice, shedding light on conditions where time perception is altered, such as anxiety, ADHD, or aging-related changes.