Chronostasis

As Chronostasis (from Greek χρόνος, chronos, "time" and στάσις " congestion ", " congestion " ) refers to the perception of deception that the first sensation after an eye movement appears extended subjective. Best known is the impression that while looking at a clock the first second appears longer than the following.

Studies have shown that this illusion is probably produced by the brain in spite of the rapid eye movements ( saccades ) a continuous perception Experience constructed by extending the perception time of the eye movement. Although this effect occurs with every eye movement, he is aware of only upon consideration of an external timer.

The effect is not limited to the visual perception, but also occurs in hearing.