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01-12-2004 | Original Article

Aspects of temporal information processing: A dimensional analysis

Auteurs: Thomas H. Rammsayer, Susanne Brandler

Gepubliceerd in: Psychological Research | Uitgave 1-2/2004

Abstract

A major controversy in the field of prospective temporal information processing refers to the question of whether performance in various temporal tasks can be accounted for by the general assumption of an internal clock rather than by distinct, task-specific timing mechanisms. Therefore, the present study was designed to identify dimensions of temporal information processing. For this purpose, 120 subjects performed eight psychophysical temporal tasks. Correlational and principal factor analyses suggested a common pacemaker-based interval timing mechanism involved in duration discrimination, temporal generalization, and temporal order judgment. On the other hand, rhythm perception and perceived simultaneity/successiveness appeared to be controlled by task-specific processes unrelated to interval-based timing.

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Titel: Aspects of temporal information processing: A dimensional analysis
Auteurs: Thomas H. Rammsayer
Susanne Brandler
Publicatiedatum: 01-12-2004
Uitgeverij: Springer-Verlag
Gepubliceerd in: Psychological Research / Uitgave 1-2/2004
Print ISSN: 0340-0727
Elektronisch ISSN: 1430-2772
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00426-003-0164-3

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