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Properties of the internal clock.

R M Church

    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study details the components of psychological timing, including the pacemaker, switch, accumulator, and comparator, and how they are influenced by various factors like drugs and stress.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cognitive Psychology
    • Neuroscience
    • Psychological Measurement

    Background:

    • Psychological timing is crucial for various cognitive functions.
    • Understanding the underlying mechanisms of interval timing is essential.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the properties and interactions of the components involved in psychological interval timing.
    • To identify factors influencing these timing processes.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and synthesis of existing evidence on the psychological timing process.
    • Analysis of the functional roles of pacemaker, switch, accumulator, and comparator modules.

    Main Results:

    • The pacemaker's rate is modulated by drugs, diet, and stress.

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  • The accumulator measures time in absolute units, and working memory can be reset.
  • Temporal transformations and comparisons involve multiplicative constants and ratios, influenced by drugs and individual differences.

    • Conclusions:

    • The psychological timing process involves multiple interacting modules (switch-accumulator).
    • Factors such as drugs, stress, and neural lesions significantly impact interval timing accuracy.
    • The timing process is dynamic and can be selectively engaged.