Understanding the Return Trip Effect

What is the return trip effect?

• A phenomenon where the return journey feels longer than the outbound trip.

• A phenomenon where the return journey feels shorter than the outbound trip.

• A phenomenon where both trips feel equally long.

• A phenomenon where time perception is accurate during travel.

What was the initial hypothesis about the cause of the return trip effect?

• It was due to the speed of travel.

• It was caused by the weather conditions.

• It was due to familiarity with the route.

• It was caused by the mode of transportation.

What did studies find about time perception during the trip?

• Time perception is accurate during the trip.

• Time perception is only distorted on the outbound trip.

• Time perception is distorted during the trip.

• Time perception is only distorted on the return trip.

What does the most recent hypothesis suggest about the return trip effect?

• It is caused by the mode of transportation.

• It is caused by the speed of travel.

• It is due to a violation of expectations.

• It is due to the weather conditions.

What did the 2011 study involving college freshmen reveal about the return trip effect?

• The return trip effect was only present in experienced cyclists.

• The return trip effect was absent when a new route was taken.

• The return trip effect was stronger when the outbound trip took longer than expected.

• Familiarity with the route made the return trip feel longer.