Time Perception with Dr Devin Terhune: Time perception and the average person

The video explores the role of dopamine in time perception, drawing insights from animal studies and clinical populations like Parkinson's and schizophrenia. It highlights the use of spontaneous blink rates as a proxy for dopamine levels and examines how these levels affect temporal precision and bias. The discussion extends to schizotypy and its potential link to temporal distortions, suggesting dopamine's broader influence on cognitive functions.

What neurochemical is implicated in the perception of time according to animal studies?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Norepinephrine

• Acetylcholine

What is the role of dopamine in healthy individuals' time perception?

• It is completely different from clinical populations

• It has no role

• It is well understood

• It is still being investigated

How are spontaneous blink rates related to dopamine levels?

• Lower blink rates suggest higher dopamine levels

• Higher blink rates suggest higher dopamine levels

• Blink rates are unrelated to dopamine levels

• Higher blink rates indicate lower dopamine levels

What shape describes the relationship between dopamine levels and timing accuracy?

• S-shaped

• Exponential

• Inverted U-shape

• Linear

Which condition is characterized by elevated dopamine levels and poor temporal precision?

• Parkinson's disease

• Schizophrenia

• Alzheimer's disease

• Bipolar disorder

What is the relationship between dopamine fluctuations and temporal bias within individuals?

• Fluctuations may influence temporal bias

• Inverse relationship

• Direct relationship

• No relationship

What is schizotypy often associated with?

• Increased logical reasoning

• Improved memory

• Anomalous perceptual experiences

• Decreased creativity