1. When time slows down.
- Author
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J., C.
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PSYCHOLOGICAL research , *FEAR , *BRAIN stimulation , *TIME dilation , *AMUSEMENT rides - Abstract
The article discusses a research that investigates the enhanced temporal resolution, a theory which connotes a greater ability to discriminate between rapidly occurring events. In the study, participants are asked to free-fall 100 feet at the Nothin' But Net thrill ride in Dallas, Texas. While in the mid-air, the participants' task is to determine a digit on a wrist-watch style device. Results reveal that the fear-associated slowing of time occurs after the event.
- Published
- 2008