Research Publications

Treffner, P. J. (2024). Teaching times for reading and maths. Table 1.

Treffner, P. J., Peter, M., & Kleidon, M. (2008). Gestures and phases: The dynamics of speech-hand communication. Ecological Psychology, 20, 32–64.

Treffner, P. J., & Peter, M. (2002). Intentional and attentional dynamics of speech–hand coordination. Human Movement Science, 21, 641–697.

Treffner, P. J. (1999). The common structure of concepts is the affordance in the ecology. Commentary on Ruth Millikan's "A common structure of individuals, stuffs, and real kinds". Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 22, 729–733.

Treffner, P. J. (2018). Driver distraction – Is it that bad? Yes. Invited talk plus workshop, 43rd annual conference of NZ Institute of Driver Educators.

Treffner, P. J., & Barrett, R. (2004). Hands-free mobile phone speech while driving degrades coordination and control. Transportation Research, Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 7, 229–246.

Treffner, P. J., Barrett, R., & Petersen, A. J. (2002). Stability and skill in driving. Human Movement Science, 21, 749–784.

Treffner, P. J., Barrett, R. S., Petersen, A. J., & White, R. (2002). Active stabilisation and perceptual sensitivity in safe driving. In Developing Safer Drivers and Riders: Proceedings of Travelsafe–Australian College of Road Safety Conference (pp. 91–104). Mawson, ACT: ACRS.

Conference first place award

Treffner, P. J., & Kelso, J. A. S. (1999). Functional stabilization of unstable fixed-points. Ecological Psychology, 11, 103-137.

Treffner, P. J., & Turvey, M. T. (1996). Symmetry, broken symmetry, and handedness in bimanual coordination dynamics. Experimental Brain Research, 107, 463–478.

Treffner, P. J., & Turvey, M. T. (1995). Handedness and the asymmetric dynamics of bimanual rhythmic coordination. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 21, 318–333.

Treffner, P. J., & Turvey, M. T. (1993). Resonance constraints on rhythmic movement. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 19, 1221–1237.

Amazeen, E. L., Amazeen, P., Treffner, P. J., & Turvey, M. T. (1997). Attention and handedness in bimanual coordination dynamics. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 23, 1552–1560.

Schmidt, R. C., Shaw, B. K., & Turvey, M. T. (1993); Treffner, P. J. contributing. Dynamical aspects of learning an interlimb rhythmic movement pattern. Journal of Motor Behavior.

Schmidt, R. C., Beek, P. J., Treffner, P. J., & Turvey, M. T. (1991). Dynamical substructure of coordinated rhythmic movements. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 17, 635–651.

Treffner, P. J. (1999). The common structure of concepts is the affordance in the ecology. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 22, 729–733.