Does Time Really Slow Down during a Frightening Event?

Observers commonly report that time seems to have moved in slow motion during a life-threatening event. It is unknown whether this is a function of increased time resolution during the event, or instead an illusion of remembering an emotionally salient event. Using a hand-held device to measure spee...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Stetson, Chess, Fiesta, Matthew P., Eagleman, David M.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2007
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2110887/