The subjective estimate of time intervals: A computational model

The subjective estimate of time intervals using a computational model is performed. The subjective duration of a time interval depends on the length to be estimated or produced, and on the additional, and unrelated, cognitive load required during the processing. From a psychological point of view, the attentional approach has been shown to be consistent with the experiments. It postulates the existence of a cognitive timer that counts sujective time units. A neuronal circuit, including a pacemaker and additional control circuitry, has been suggested as cognitive timer.