Abstract
<jats:p>The article examines the neuro-cognitive foundations of time perception, as well as the interaction of this process with key cognitive functions such as attention, memory, emotional states, and motivation. Time perception is the human brain’s ability to understand when events in the surrounding environment begin, how long they last, and in what sequence they occur. Contemporary research indicates that there is no single center in the brain responsible for controlling time. Instead, this function emerges from the interaction of various brain structures. Time perception is inherently subjective and flexible. Attention, mental activity, and emotional state influence the subjective evaluation of time. This demonstrates that time perception is a dynamic system formed not only by neurological mechanisms but also through the interaction of emotional and cognitive processes. The article provides a detailed analysis of the neurobiological and neuro-cognitive foundations of time perception in the human brain. It explains that the perception of time is formed through the integrative activity of brain structures such as the frontal and parietal cortices, basal ganglia, cerebellum, and hippocampus. Moreover, the article explores the theoretical and conceptual bases of time perception disturbances in the context of psychopathological conditions such as schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and depression. Research on the topic indicates that time perception arises from the combined functioning of various brain structures and cognitive-emotional processes, and can also be disrupted in certain psychological disorders. Keywords: time perception, cognitive processes, brain structures, psychopathological disorders.</jats:p>