Publications
Treffner, P. J. (2026). Philosopher John Searle admits Gibson was the ONLY one who got perception right (as I said years ago): Evidence from AI analysis of Searle lecture (start: 7m14s)
Searle admits Gibson was right Video of Searle's lecture Searle lecture transcriptTreffner, P. J. (2024). Teaching times for reading and maths in New Zealand and world-wide.
1-page summaryCommunication: Gestures and Language
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.
Driving: Stability, Attention, and Safety
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.
PDF Attentive driving videosTreffner, P. J., Barrett, R., & Petersen, A. J. (2002). Stability and skill in driving. Human Movement Science, 21, 749–784.
PDF Attentive driving videosTreffner, 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
PDF Attentive driving videosBalance and Coordination
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.
PDF VideoSchmidt, 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.
PDF VideoSchmidt, 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.
PDF VideoAffordances and Perception–Action
Treffner, P. J. (1999). The common structure of concepts is the affordance in the ecology. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 22, 729–733.
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