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Modulation of perceived time caused by stimulus clarity in object recognition
Tetsuto Minami1, Shunsuke Terasawa2, Yuya Kinzuka2
1Toyohashi University of Technology, F-403, 1-1 Hibarigaoka, Tenpaku, Toyohashi, Aichi, 441-8580, Japan. minami@tut.jp.
Attention, Perception & Psychophysics
|June 16, 2026
Summary
Perceived time duration is longer when visual stimuli are clearly recognized and named. Object recognition and naming significantly influence subjective time perception, demonstrating the impact of cognitive processes on temporal experience.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive psychology
- Neuroscience
- Visual perception
Background:
- Psychological time is malleable and influenced by factors like attention and stimulus properties.
- Understanding the link between visual perception and time perception is crucial for cognitive science.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how object recognition and naming modulate the perception of time.
- To explore the relationship between subjective visual experience and temporal judgments.
Main Methods:
- Two experiments were conducted using dot-based images with varied clarity and recognizability.
- Participants performed object recognition and naming tasks in response to visual stimuli.
Main Results:
- Perceived time duration increased when objects within stimuli were identifiable.
- Naming recognized objects further extended the subjective experience of time.
Conclusions:
- Subjective perceptual experiences, including object recognition and naming, significantly influence perceived time.
- Cognitive processes mediate the impact of objective stimulus attributes on temporal perception.
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