The subjective perception of the passage of time varies due to cognitive mechanisms
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Multiple empirical studies confirm that the subjective perception of the passage of time is modulated by underlying cognitive mechanisms, including working memory, attention, and object recognition.
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Alcohol use disorder and time perception: The mediating role of attention and working memory
2024 · cited by 21
Paper [0] demonstrates that working memory deficits significantly mediate time perception alterations in individuals with alcohol use disorder, linking cognitive mechanisms directly to subjective time.
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Modulation of perceived time caused by stimulus clarity in object recognition.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper [10] shows that psychological time perception varies based on cognitive and perceptual factors such as object recognition and stimulus clarity.