English speakers shown a timeline on a horizontal display make faster time judgements than those shown a timeline on a vertical display.

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Research has shown that English speakers tend to associate time with horizontal spatial orientation (such as left to right) rather than vertical spatial orientation (such as up and down). Therefore, they make faster and more accurate time judgements when presented with a timeline on a horizontal display.

English Speakers Shown a Timeline on a Horizontal Display Make