Brain and time perception

Authors

  • Mónica A. Ramírez-Aguilar Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Keywords:

time, time perception, emotions, age.

Abstract

Time perception is a key function requiring the neural activity of various brain systems. The capacity to perceive time has been associated to the functioning of a body clock as well as specific brain areas. The investigation of time perception considers age as a variable that is subject to changes over the lifetime while emotions change in the overestimation and underestimation of time. This review is intended to highlight the importance of research of time perception.

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Author Biography

Mónica A. Ramírez-Aguilar, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Especialidad en Neuropsicología. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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Published

2016-05-30

How to Cite

Ramírez-Aguilar, M. A. (2016). Brain and time perception. Ciencia & Futuro, 6(2), 108–120. Retrieved from https://revista.ismm.edu.cu/index.php/revistacyf/article/view/1282