The Psychology of Time 1st Edition

Grab the reader’s curiosity with a fresh perspective on an everyday mystery: why time sometimes races and sometimes crawls. The Psychology of Time, 1st Edition by Richard Gross delivers a clear, authoritative exploration of how humans experience, measure, and manage time—perfect for students, educators, and curious professionals.

This engaging volume guides you through core topics in temporal cognition: subjective time perception, biological clocks and circadian rhythms, the role of memory and attention in time estimation, cultural and social constructions of time, and the psychology behind planning and future thinking. Gross balances rigorous research with accessible explanations and real-world examples, making complex ideas workable for classroom use, study, or personal insight.

Why this edition matters: readers will find concise summaries, thought-provoking case studies, and practical implications for fields such as clinical psychology, neuroscience, education, and organizational behavior. Whether you’re preparing for lectures, writing a paper on time perception, or simply fascinated by why we experience time differently, this book equips you with up-to-date theory and clear applications.

Ideal for undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals across psychology and behavioral sciences, The Psychology of Time is also a valuable reference for anyone seeking to understand how temporal experience shapes decision-making and wellbeing. Available to readers in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and worldwide—order your 1st Edition copy today and deepen your understanding of one of psychology’s most intriguing subjects.

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