Two Types Of Time Perception – Sequential And Synchronic
TYPES OF TIME PERCEPTION – In this topic, we will now know and identify the following two types of time perception.
Time perception, according to Globalizen refers to the way we perceive the passing of time. It is heavily influenced by the culture and is seen as subjective and open to interpretation.
Here are the two types:
- Sequential Time Perception
- The culture in sequential sees time as a one line that consists of equal building blocks
- Theses are placed along a line in a sequential order and in a logical and efficient way
- Expressions include:
- People do 1 thing at a time
- Times are precise
- Time is limited; Time is a resource that needs to be efficiently used
- Logic, efficiency and speed are the focus of business
- Tasks are sometimes secondary to time
- ‘Meeting deadlines’ is commended
- Future is a continuance of the present time-line
- Synchronic Time Perception
- The culture in synchronic perceives time as flexible and various activities can take place at the same time.
- The people from this culture have a goal in mind yet no one critical path to achieve this goal.
- Expressions include:
- People do multiple things at a time
- Times are guidelines/ intentions
- Time is a tool, a subjective, moldable concept
- Relationships and effectiveness are the focus of business
- Time is secondary to tasks
- Completing the task is more important than meeting deadlines
- Future is interconnected with the past and present
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