Showing papers on "Time perception published in 1973"
TL;DR: The attention necessary to detect target digits in prose passages of equal length was varied by partially masking the passages with varying intensities of white noise, and those passages requiring more attention for analysis were judged to be of greater duration than those requiring less attention.
Abstract: The attention necessary to detect target digits in prose passages of equal length was varied by partially masking the passages with varying intensities of white noise. The subjects assessed the duration of the passages by use of a magnitude estimation scale, without reference to clock time. It was found that those passages requiring more attention for analysis were judged to be of greater duration than those requiring less attention. Ornstein's cognitive theory of the perception of duration is criticized on the grounds that it explains inadequately the effects of attention upon the experience of the passage of time.
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TL;DR: Findings support the ‘activation level hypothesis’ for time perception by showing that perceived duration of brief signals may depend on perceived intensity.
Abstract: From experimental data on temporal integration of sensory signals and perception of time it was shown that perceived duration of brief signals may depend on perceived intensity. Findings support the ‘activation level hypothesis’ for time perception.
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