Chronostasis
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The term chronostasis refers to the illusion
in which the first impression following a saccade
appears to be extended in time. The most well-known version of this illusion is the stopped-clock illusion, where the first movement of the second hand of a clock following the viewer directing attention to the clock, appears to take longer than the next movement.
Experiments have shown that this illusion is probably caused by the way in which the brain attempts to construct a continuous consciousness experience in spite of quick eye movements (saccades).. Although this effect is present with all eye movements, it is only noticeable when an external time-keeping source is observed.
This effect is not only present in visual observation, but is also noticed with auditory stimuli..
Illusion
An illusion is a distortion of the senses, revealing how the brain normally organizes and interprets sensory stimulation. While illusions distort reality, they are generally shared by most people....
in which the first impression following a saccade
Saccade
A saccade is a fast movement of an eye, head or other part of an animal's body or device. It can also be a fast shift in frequency of an emitted signal or other quick change. Saccades are quick, simultaneous movements of both eyes in the same direction...
appears to be extended in time. The most well-known version of this illusion is the stopped-clock illusion, where the first movement of the second hand of a clock following the viewer directing attention to the clock, appears to take longer than the next movement.
Experiments have shown that this illusion is probably caused by the way in which the brain attempts to construct a continuous consciousness experience in spite of quick eye movements (saccades).. Although this effect is present with all eye movements, it is only noticeable when an external time-keeping source is observed.
This effect is not only present in visual observation, but is also noticed with auditory stimuli..