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EXPRESS: Rapid calibration to dynamic temporal contexts

Rhodes, Darren; Bridgwater, Tyler; Ayache, Julia; Riemer, Martin

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Authors

Tyler Bridgwater

Julia Ayache

Martin Riemer



Abstract

TThe prediction of future events and the preparation of appropriate behavioural reactions rely on an accurate perception of temporal regularities. In dynamic environments, temporal regularities are subject to slow and sudden changes, and adaptation to these changes is an important requirement for efficient behaviour. Bayesian models have proven a useful tool to understand the processing of temporal regularities in humans; yet an open question pertains to the degree of flexibility of the prior that is required for optimal modelling of behaviour. Here we directly compare dynamic models (with continuously changing prior expectations) and static models (a stable prior for each experimental session) with their ability to describe regression effects in interval timing. Our results show that dynamic Bayesian models are superior when describing the responses to slow, continuous environmental changes, whereas static models are more suitable to describe responses to sudden changes. In time perception research, these results will be informative for the choice of adequate computational models and enhance our understanding of the neuronal computations underlying human timing behaviour.

Citation

Rhodes, D., Bridgwater, T., Ayache, J., & Riemer, M. (in press). EXPRESS: Rapid calibration to dynamic temporal contexts. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, https://doi.org/10.1177/17470218231219507

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Nov 28, 2023
Online Publication Date Nov 28, 2023
Deposit Date Dec 11, 2023
Publicly Available Date Dec 11, 2023
Journal Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology
Print ISSN 1747-0218
Publisher Routledge
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/17470218231219507
Keywords Physiology (medical), General Psychology, Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, General Medicine, Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology, Physiology, Temporal Context, Rapid Recalibration, Timing, Time Perception, Bayesian models, Duration
Publisher URL https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17470218231219507

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