Fred Paas , PhD.

Full Professor of Educational Psychology

 

 

 

Visiting address:
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
3062 PA Rotterdam
T-building, 13th floor, T13-20

 

 

 

Postal address:
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Institute of Psychology
Woudestein,
T13-20
P.O. Box 1738
3000 DR Rotterdam

 

 

Work:
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E-mail:

010 408 2705
010 408 9009

paas@fsw.eur.nl

   

 

Curriculum Vitae (short)
Research Areas
Teaching Areas
Publications
Personal Interests
WWW links of Interest

Curriculum Vitae (short)

  • 2005-present Full professor of Educational Psychology, Erasmus University Rotterdam and honorary professor at the Open University of the Netherlands
  • 2005-2009 Programme director Learning & Cognition at the Centre for Learning Science and Technologies (CELSTEC), and Cognition & Instruction at the Netherlands Laboratory for Lifelong Learning (NeLLL). Full professor of Educational Psychology, Open University of the Netherlands
  • 1999-2005 Associate professor of Educational Technology, Open University of the Netherlands, Educational Technology Expertise Center
  • 1996-1999 Assistent professor of Cognitive Psychology, Maastricht University, Department of Cognitive Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology
  • 1993-1996 Assistent professor of Human Movement Sciences, Maastricht University, Department of Human Movement Sciences at the Faculty of Health Sciences
  • 1989-1993 PhD University of Twente, Instructional Technology Department at the Faculty of Educational Science
  • 1984-1988 MSc Maastricht University, Human Movement Sciences at the Faculty of Health Sciences

Research Areas

 

Teaching Areas

 

Publications

 

in press

Antonenko, P. D., Paas, F., Grabner, R., & Van Gog, T. (in press). Electroencephalogram as a measure of cognitive load. Educational Psychology Review.

 

Brünken, R., Seufert, T., & Paas, F. (in press). Cognitive load measurement. In Plass, J., Moreno, R., & Brünken, R. (Eds.), Cognitive load: Theory and application. New York: Cambridge University Press.

 

Corbalan, G., Cuypers, H., & Paas, F. (in press). Computer-based feedback in linear algebra: Effects on transfer performance and motivation. Computers & Education.

 

De Koning, B. B., Tabbers, H. K., Rikers, R. M. J. P., & Paas, F. (in press). Improved effectiveness of cueing by self-explanations when learning from a complex animation. Applied Cognitive Psychology.

 

De Koning, B. B., Tabbers, H. K., Rikers, R. M. J. P., & Paas, F. (in press). Attention cueing in an instructional animation: The role of presentation speed. Computers in Human Behavior.

 

De Koning, B. B., Tabbers, H. K., Rikers, R. M. J. P., & Paas, F. (in press). Learning by generating versus receiving instructional explanations: Two approaches to enhance attention cueing in animations. Computers & Education.

 

Janssen, J., Kirschner, F., Erkens, G., Kirschner, P. A., & Paas, F. (in press). Combining process-oriented with cognitive-load approaches to open the black box of collaborative learning. Educational Psychology Review.

 

Kalyuga, S., Renkl, A., & Paas, F. (in press). Facilitating flexible problem solving: A cognitive load perspective. Educational Psychology Review.

 

Kester, L. , Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (in press). Instructional control of cognitive load in the design of complex learning environments. In Plass, J., Moreno, R., & Brünken, R. (Eds.), Cognitive load: Theory and application. New York: Cambridge University Press.

 

Kirschner, F., Paas, F., & Kirschner, P. A. (in press). An alternative affective explanation for the superiority of group over individual learning with complex tasks. Computers in Human Behavior.

 

Mihalca, L., Salden, R. J. M. C., Corbalan, G., Paas, F., & Miclea, M. (in press). Effectiveness of cognitive-load based adaptive instruction in genetics education. Computers in Human Behavior.

 

Paas, F., Van Gog, T., & Sweller, J. (in press). Updating cognitive load theory and incorporating social, expertise, and intelligence perspectives. Educational Psychology Review.

 

Schellekens, A., Paas, F., Verbraeck, A., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (in press). Flexible programmes in higher professional education: Expert validation of a flexible educational model. Innovations in Education & Teaching International.

 

2010

De Koning, B. B., Tabbers, H. K., Rikers, R. M. J. P., & Paas, F. (2010). Attention guidance in learning from a complex animation: Seeing is understanding? Learning and Instruction, 20, 111-122.

 

Kostons, D., Van Gog, T., & Paas, F. (2010). Self-Assessment and task selection in learner-controlled instruction: Differences between effective and ineffective learners. Computers & Education, 54, 932-942.

 

Schellekens, A., Paas, F., Verbraeck, A., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2010). Designing a flexible approach for higher professional education by means of simulation modelling. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 61, 202-210.

 

Wouters, P., Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2010). Observational learning from animated models: Effects of studying-practicing alternation and illusion of control of transfer. Instructional Science, 38, 89-104.

 

Wouters, P., Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2010). Leren problemen oplossen met animaties [Learning to solve problems with animations]. Pedagogische studieen, 87, 27-37.

 

2009

Amadieu, F., Van Gog, T, Paas, F, Tricot, A., & Mariné, C. (2009). Effects of prior knowledge and concept-map structure on disorientation, cognitive load, and learning. Learning and Instruction, 19, 376-386.

 

Ayres, P., & Paas, F. (2009). Interdisciplinary perspectives inspiring a new generation of cognitive load research. Educational Psychology Review, 21, 1-9.

 

Corbalan. G., Cuypers, H., & Paas, F. (2009). Het leren van lineaire algebra: Effecten van feedback op motivatie en efficiëntie van het leren [Learning of linear algebra: Effects of feedback on motivation and efficiency of learning]. Tijdschrift voor Didactiek der β-wetenschappen, 26(1/2), 21-35.

 

De Koning, B. B., Tabbers, H. K., Rikers, R. M. J. P., & Paas, F. (2009). Towards a framework for attention cueing in instructional animations: Guidelines for research and design. Educational Psychology Review, 21, 113-140.

 

Kirschner, F., Paas, F., & Kirschner, P. A. (2009). A cognitive load approach to collaborative learning: United brains for complex tasks. Educational Psychology Review, 21, 31-42.

 

Kirschner, F., Paas, F., & Kirschner, P. A. (2009). Effects of individual and group-based learning from complex cognitive tasks on efficiency of retention and transfer performance. Computers in Human Behavior, 25, 306-314.

 

Kirschner, P. A., Kirschner, F., & Paas, F. (2009). Cognitive load theory. In E. Anderman (ed.), Psychology of classroom learning: An encyclopedia (pp. 205-209). Detroit, USA: Macmillan.

 

Kostons, D., Van Gog, T., & Paas, F. (2009). How do I do? Investigating effects of expertise and performance-process cues on self-assessment. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 23, 1256-1265.

 

Paas, F., & Ayres, P. (Eds.) (2009). Advancing cognitive load theory through interdisciplinary research [Special issue]. Educational Psychology Review, 21.

 

Paas, F., & Van Gog, T. (2009). Principles for designing effective and efficient training of complex cognitive skills. In Durso, F. T. (Ed.), Reviews of human factors and ergonomics (Vol.5) (pp 166-194). Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

 

Van Gog, T., Jarodzka, H., Scheiter, K., Gerjets, P., & Paas, F. (2009). Attention guidance during example study via the model’s eye movements. Computers in Human Behavior, 25, 785-791.

 

Van Gog, T., Kester, L., Nievelstein, F., Giesbers, B., & Paas, F. (2009). Uncovering cognitive processes: Different techniques that can contribute to cognitive load research and instruction. Computers in Human Behavior, 25, 325-331.

 

Van Gog, T., & Paas, F. (2009). Effects of concurrent performance monitoring on cognitive load as a function of task complexity. In N. Taatgen, & H. van Rijn (Eds.), Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society (pp. 1605-1608). Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society.

 

Van Gog, T., Paas, F., Marcus, N., Ayres, P., & Sweller, J. (2009). The mirror-neuron system and observational learning: Implications for the effectiveness of dynamic visualizations. Educational Psychology Review, 21, 21-30.

 

Van Merriënboer, J. J. G., Kirschner, P. A., Paas, F., Sloep, P. B., & Caniëls, M. C. J. (2009). Towards an integrated approach for research on lifelong learning. Educational Technology Magazine 49(3), 3-14.

 

Verhoeven, L., Schnotz, W., & Paas, F. (Eds.). (2009). Cognitive load in interactive knowledge Construction [Special Issue]. Learning and Instruction, 19(5).

 

Verhoeven, L., Schnotz, W., & Paas, F. (2009). Cognitive load in interactive knowledge Construction. Learning and Instruction, 19, 369-375.

 

Wong, A., Marcus, N., Ayres, P., Smith, L., Cooper, G. A., Paas, F., & Sweller, J. (2009). Instructional animations can be superior to statics when learning human motor skills. Computers in Human Behavior, 25, 339-347.

 

Wouters, P., Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2009). Observational learning from animated models: Effects of modality on reflection on transfer. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 34, 1-8.

 

2008

Khalil, M. K., Paas, F., Johnson, T.E., Su, Y. K., & Payer, A. F. (2008). Effects of instructional strategies using cross-sections on the recognition of anatomical structures in radiological images. Anatomical Sciences Education, 1, 75-83.

 

Kirschner, F., Paas, F., & Kirschner, P. A. (2008). Individual versus group learning as a function of task complexity: An exploration into the measurement of group cognitive load. In J. Zumbach, N. Schwartz, T. Seufert, & L. Kester (Eds.), Beyond knowledge: The legacy of competence (pp. 21-28). Springer.

 

Kostons, D., Van Gog, T., & Paas, F. (2008). The effects of expertise and an eye movement cue on self-generated self-assessment criteria. In Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences [USB stick]. Available from http://www.isls.org/icls2008/.

 

Paas, F., Ayres, P., & Pachman, M. (2008). Assessment of cognitive load in multimedia learning environments: Theory, methods, and applications. In Robinson, D., & Schraw, G. (Eds.), Recent innovations in educational technology that facilitate student learning (pp. 11-35). Information Age Publishing.

 

Paas, F., Van Gog, Kirschner, F., Marcus, N., Ayres, P., & Sweller, J. (2008). Interdisciplinary perspectives on cognitive load research as a key to tackle challenges of contemporary education. In J. Zumbach, N. Schwartz, T. Seufert, & L. Kester (Eds.), Beyond knowledge: The legacy of competence (pp. 7-10). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

 

Rikers, R. M. J. P., Van Gog, T., & Paas, F. (2008). The effects of constructivist learning environments: A commentary. Instructional Science, 36, 463-467.

 

Tabbers, H. K., Paas, F., Lankford, C., Martens, R. L., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2008). Studying eye movements in multimedia learning. In J.-F. Rouet, R. Lowe, & W. Schnotz (Eds.), Understanding multimedia documents (pp. 169-184). New York: Springer.

 

Van Gog, T., & Paas, F. (2008). Instructional efficiency: Revisiting the original construct in educational research. Educational Psychologist, 43, 1-11.

 

Van Gog, T., & Paas, F. (2008). Data collection and analysis: Introduction. In J. M. Spector, M. D. Merrill, J. J. G. Van Merriënboer, & M. P. Driscoll (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology (3rd rev. ed.) (pp. 763-767). London: Routledge.

 

Van Gog, T., Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2008). Effects of studying sequences of process-oriented and product-oriented worked examples on troubleshooting transfer efficiency. Learning and Instruction, 18, 211-222.

 

Van Gog, T., Brand-Gruwel, S., Van Meeuwen, L., & Paas, F. (2008). Uncovering cognitive processes: Cued retrospective reporting based eye movement records. In Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences [USB stick]. Available from http://www.isls.org/icls2008/.

 

Van Gog, T., Jarodzka, H., Scheiter, K., Gerjets, P., & Paas, F. (2008). Guiding students’attention during example study by showing the model’s eye movements. In J. Zumbach, N. Schwartz, T. Seufert, & L. Kester (Eds.), Beyond knowledge: The legacy of competence (pp. 189-196). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

 

Wouters, P., Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2008). How to optimize learning from animated models: A review of guidelines based on cognitive load. Review of Educational Research, 78, 645-675.

 

2007

Ayres, P., & Paas, F. (2007). Making instructional animations more effective: A cognitive load approach. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 21, 695-700.

 

Ayres, P., & Paas, F. (2007). Can the cognitive-load approach make instructional animations more effective? Applied Cognitive Psychology, 21, 811-820.

 

Ayres, P., & Paas, F. (Eds.) (2007). A cognitive-load approach to the learning effectiveness of instructional animations [Special issue]. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 21.

 

Darabi, A., Nelson, D. W., & Paas, F. (2007). Learner involvement in instruction on a complex cognitive task : Application of a composite measure of performance and mental effort. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 40, 39-48.

 

De Koning, B. B., Tabbers, H. K., Rikers, R. M. J. P., & Paas, F. (2007). Attention cueing as a means to enhance learning from an animation. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 21, 731-746.

 

Paas, F., Van Gerven, P., & Wouters, P. (2007). Instructional efficiency of animation: Effects of interactivity through mental reconstruction of static key frames. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 21, 783-793.

 

Schmidt. H. G., Loyens, S., Van Gog, T., & Paas, F. (2007). Problem-based learning is compatible with human cognitive architecture: Commentary on Kirschner, Sweller, and Clark (2006). Educational Psychologist, 42, 91-97.

 

Van den Boom, G., Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2007). Effects of elicited reflections combined with tutor or peer feedback on self-regulated learning and learning outcomes. Learning and Instruction, 17, 532-548.

 

Wouters, P., Tabbers, H. K., & Paas, F. (2007). Interactivity in video-based models. Educational Psychology Review, 19, 327-342.

 

2006

Paas, F. & Kester, L. (2006). Learner and information characteristics in the design of powerful learning environments: Introduction. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 20 (3).

 

Paas, F. & Kester, L. (Eds.) (2006). Emerging topics in cognitive load research: Using learner and information characteristics in the design of powerful learning environments [Special issue]. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 20, 281-285.

  

Paas, F., & Van Gog, T. (2006). Optimising worked example instruction: Different ways to increase germane cognitive load. Learning and Instruction, 16, 87-91

 

Paas, F., & Van Gog, T. (Eds.) (2006). Recent worked examples research: Decreasing extraneous and increasing germane cognitive load to foster learning and transfer [Special issue]. Learning and Instruction, 16 (2)

 

Hummel, H., Paas, F., & Koper, J. R. (2006). Timing of cueing in complex problem-solving tasks: Learner versus system control. Computers in Human Behavior, 22, 191-205.

 

Salden, R. J. C. M., Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2006). Dynamic task selection in flight management system training. International Journal of Aviation Psychology, 16, 157-174

 

Salden, R. J. C. M., Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2006). A comparison of approaches to learning task selection in the training of complex cognitive skills. Computers in Human Behavior, 22,321-333.

 

Van Gerven, P. W. M., Paas, F., Van Merriënboer, J. J. G, & Schmidt, H. G. (2006). Modality and variability as factors in training the elderly. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 20, 311-320

 

Van Gog, T., Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2006). Effects of process-oriented worked examples on troubleshooting transfer performance. Learning and Instruction, 16, 154-164

 

Van Merriënboer, J. J. G., Kester, L., & Paas, F. (2006). Teaching complex rather than simple tasks: Balancing intrinsic and germane load to enhance transfer of learning. Applied Cognitive Psycholog, 20. 343-352

 

Van Merriënboer, J. J. G., Sluijsmans, D., Corbalan, G., Kalyuga, S., Paas, F., & Tattersall, C. (2006). Performance assessment and learning task selection in environments for complex learning. In J. Elen & R.E. Clark (Eds.), Handling complexity in learning environments: Theory and research (pp. 201-220). Elsevier: EARLI Series “Advances in Learning and Instruction”.

 

2005

Paas, F., Van Gerven, P. W. M., & Tabbers, H. K. (2005). The cognitive aging principle in multimedia learning. In R. Mayer (Ed.), Cambridge handbook of multimedia learning (pp. 339-354). New York: Cambridge University Press.

 

Paas, F., Tuovinen, J., Van Merriënboer, J. J. G., & Darabi, A. (2005). A motivational perspective on the relation between mental effort and performance: Optimizing learner involvement in instruction. Educational Technology, Research & Development, 53, 25-33.

 

Hoogveld, A. W. M., Paas, F., & Jochems, W. M. G. (2005). Training higher education teachers for instructional design of competency-based education: Product-oriented versus process-oriented worked examples. Teaching and Teacher Education, 21, 287-297.

 

Khalil, M. K., Paas, F., Johnson, T. E., & Payer, A. F. (2005). Design of interactive and dynamic anatomical visualizations: The implication of cognitive load theory. The Anatomical Record (Part B: New Anat.), 286B, 15-20.

 

Khalil, M. K., Paas, F., Johnson, T. E., & Payer, A. F. (2005). Interactive and dynamic visualizations in teaching and learning of anatomy: A cognitive load perspective. The Anatomical Record (Part B: New Anat.), 286B, 8-14.

 

Kester, L., & Paas, F. (2005). Instructional interventions to enhance collaboration in powerful learning environments. Computers in Human Behavior, 21, 689-696.

 

Rikers, R. M. J. P., & Paas, F. (Eds.). (2005). Recent advances in expertise research [Special issue]. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 19(2).

 

Rikers, R. M. J. P., & Paas, F. (2005). Introduction: Recent advances in expertise research. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 19, 145-149.

 

Van Gog, T., Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2005). Uncovering expertise-related differences in troubleshooting performance: Combining eye movement and concurrent verbal protocol data. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 19, 205-221.

 

Van Gog, T., Paas, F., Van Merriënboer, J. J. G., & Witte, P. (2005). Uncovering the problem-solving process:: Cued retrospective reporting versus concurrent and retrospective reporting. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 11, 237-244.

 

Van Gog, T., Ericsson, K. A., Rikers, R. M. J. P., & Paas, F. (2005). Instructional design for advanced learners: Establishing connections between the theoretical frameworks of cognitive load and deliberate practice. Educational Technology, Research & Development, 53, 73-81.

 

Wopereis, I. G. J. H., Kirschner, P. A., Paas, F., Stoyanov, S., & Hendriks, M. (2005). Determining failure and success factors of educational ICT projects using a group concept mapping approach. British Journal of Educational Technology, 36, 681-684.

 

2004

Paas, F., & De Croock, M. (2004). Expert’s Edge: Helping the learner comprehend. In. G. R. Morrison, S. M. Ross, & J. E. Kemp (Eds.), Designing effective instruction (4th ed.) [pp. 213-216]. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

 

Paas, F. & Firssova, O. (2004). Usability evaluation of integrated E-learning. In W. M. G. Jochems, J. J. G. Van Merriënboer, & E. J. R. Koper (Eds.), Integrated e-learning [pp. 112-125]. London: Taylor & Francis.

 

Paas, F., Renkl, A., & Sweller, J. (2004). Cognitive load theory: Instructional implications of the interaction between information structures and cognitive architecture. Instructional Science, 32, 1-8.

 

Paas, F., Renkl, A., & Sweller, J. (Eds.). (2004). Advances in cognitive load theory: Methodology and instructional design [Special issue]. Instructional Science, 32(1-2).

 

Hummel, H., Paas, F., & Koper, J. R. (2004). Cueing for transfer in multimedia programmes: Process worksheets versus worked-out examples. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 20, 387-398.

 

Salden, R. J. C. M., Paas, F., Broers, N., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2004). Mental effort and performance as determinants for the dynamic selection of learning tasks in air-traffic control training. Instructional Science, 32, 153-172.

 

Tuovinen, J., & Paas, F. (2004). Exploring multidimensional approaches to the efficiency of instructional conditions. Instructional Science, 32, 133-152.

 

Van Gerven, P. W. M., Paas, F., Van Merriënboer, J. J. G, & Schmidt, H. G. (2004). Memory load and task-evoked pupillary responses in aging. Psychophysiology, 41, 167-175.

 

Van den Boom, G., Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. & Van Gog, T. (2004). Reflection prompts and tutor feedback in a web-based learning environment: Effects on students' self-regulated learning competence. Computers in Human Behavior, 20, 551-567.

 

Van Gog, T., Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J.J.G (2004). Process-oriented worked examples: Improving transfer performance through enhanced understanding. Instructional Science, 32, 83-98.

 

2003

Paas, F., Renkl, A., & Sweller, J. (2003). Cognitive load theory and instructional design: Recent developments. Educational Psychologist, 38, 1-4.

 

Paas, F., Renkl, A., & Sweller, J. (Eds.). (2003). Cognitive load theory [Special issue]. Educational Psychologist, 38(1).

 

Paas, F., Tuovinen, J., Tabbers, H., & Van Gerven, P. W. M. (2003). Cognitive load measurement as a means to advance cognitive load theory. Educational Psychologist, 38, 63-71.

 

Hoogveld, A. W. M., Paas, F., Jochems, W. M. G. (2003). Application of an instructional systems design approach by teachers in higher education: Individual versus team design. Teaching and Teacher Education, 19, 581-590.

 

Schellekens, A. M. H. C., Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2003). Flexibility in higher education: A survey in business administration programs in the Netherlands. Higher Education, 45, 281-307.

 

Van Gerven, P. W. M., Paas, F., Van Merriënboer, J. J. G., Hendriks, M., & Schmidt, H. G. (2003). The efficiency of multimedia learning into old age. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 73, 489-505.

 

Van Merriënboer, J. J. G, & Paas, F. (2003). Powerful learning and the many faces of instructional design: Toward a framework for the design of powerful learning environments. In E. De Corte, L. Verschaffel, N. Entwistle, & J.J.G. Van Merriënboer (Eds.), Powerful learning environments: Unravelling basic components and dimensions [pp.3-20]. EARLI Series "Advances in Learning and Instruction".

 

2002

Paas, F., & Adam, J. J. (2002). Effects of distractor load and temporal target-distractor separation on numerical comparison performance: A stimulus-competition approach. Psychological Reports, 90, 889-906.

 

De Croock, M. B. M., Paas, F., Schlanbusch, H., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2002). ADAPTIT: ID tools for training design and evaluation. Educational Technology, Research & Development, 50(4), 45-58.

 

Hoogveld, A. W. M., Paas, F., Jochems, W. M. G., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2002). Exploring teachers' instructional design practices: implications for improving teacher training. Instructional Science, 30, 291-305.

 

Van Gerven, P. W. M., Paas, F., Van Merriënboer, J. J. G, & Schmidt, H. G. (2002). Cognitive load theory and aging: Effects of worked examples on training efficiency. Learning and Instruction, 38, 87-107.

 

Van Merriënboer, J. J. G, Schuurman, J. G., De Croock, M. B. M., & Paas, F. (2002). Redirecting learners' attention during training: Effects on cognitive load, transfer test performance and training. Learning and Instruction, 38, 11-39.

 

Rikers, R. M. J. P., Schmidt, H. G., Boshuizen, H. P. A. E., Linssen, G. C. M., Wesseling, G., & Paas, F. (2002). The robustness of medical expertise: Clinical case processing by medical experts and subexperts. American Journal of Psychology, 115, 609-629.

 

2001

Paas, F., Camp, G., & Rikers, R. (2001). Instructional compensation for age-related cognitive declines: Effects of goal specificity in maze learning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 93, 181-186.

 

Camp, G., Paas, F., Rikers, R., & Van Merriënboer J. J. G (2001). Dynamic problem selection in air traffic control training: A comparison between performance, mental effort and mental efficiency. Computers in Human Behavior, 17, 575-595.

 

Hoogveld, A. W. M., Paas, F., Jochems, W. M. G., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (2001). Effects of a web-based training in an instructional systems design approach on teachers’ instructional design behavior. Computers in Human Behavior, 363-371.

 

Kirschner, P. A., & Paas, F. (2001). Web enhanced higher education: A tower of Babel. Computers in Human Behavior, 347-353.

 

1990-2000

 Van Gerven, P. W. M., Paas, F., Van Merriënboer, J. J. G, & Schmidt, H. G. (2000). Cognitive load theory and the acquisition of complex cognitive skills in the elderly: Towards an integrative framework. Educational Gerontology, 26, 503-521.

 

Schmidt, H. G., Peeck, V., Paas, F., & Van Breukelen, G. J. P (2000). Remembering the street names of one’s childhood neighbourhood: A study of very long-term memory. Memory, 8, 37-49.

 

Adam, J. J., Nieuwenstein, J. H., Huys, R., Paas, F., Kingma, H., Willems, P., & Werry, M. (2000). Control of rapid aimed hand movements: The one-target advantage. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 26, 295-312.

 

Adam, J. J., Huys, R., Kingma, H., van Loon, E., & Paas, F. (2000). Effects of spatial and symbolic precues on localization performance. Psychological Research, 64, 66-80.

 

Adam, J. J., Paas, F., Buekers, M. J., & Wuyts, I. J., Spijkers, W., & Wallmeyer, P. (1999). Gender differences in choice reaction tasks: Evidence for differential strategies. Ergonomics, 42, 327-335.

 

Adam, J. J., Paas, F., Teeken, J. C., Van Loon, E., van Boxtel, M., Houx, P. J., & Jolles, J. (1998). Effects of age on performance in a finger precuing task. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 24, 870-883.

 

Adam, J. J., Boon, B., Paas, F., & Umilta, C. (1998). The salient features coding principle and orthogonal stimulus-response compatibility: Reevaluating the evidence. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 24, 1582-1595.

 

De Croock, M. B. M., Van Merriënboer, J. J. G., & Paas, F. (1998). High versus low contextual interference in simulation-based training of troubleshooting skills: Effects on transfer performance and invested mental effort. Computers in Human Behavior, 14, 249-269.

 

Sweller, J., Van Merriënboer, J. J. G., & Paas, F. (1998). Cognitive architecture and instructional design. Educational Psychology Review, 10, 251-295.

 

Van Boxtel, M., Paas, F., Houx, P. J., Adam, J. J., Teeken, J. C., & Jolles, J. (1997). Aerobic capacity and cognitive performance in a cross-sectional aging study. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 29, 1357-1365.

 

Adam J. J., Keyson, D., & Paas, F. (1997). Vibro-tactual choice reaction time in a precuing paradigm. Human Movement Science, 16, 549-565.

 

Adam, J. J., Van Loon, E., Paas, F., Drost, M., Van Dongen, M., & Kodde, R. (1997). Impact forces of one- and two-element target-aiming responses. Human Movement Science, 16, 369-377.

 

Adam J. J., Teeken, J. C., Ypelaar, P., Verstappen, F. T. J., & Paas, F. (1997). Exercise-induced arousal and information processing. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 28, 217-226.

 

Serrien, D., Buekers, M., Adam, J. J., Spijkers, W., Wuyts, I., & Paas, F. (1997). The effect of stimulus-response manipulations on serial position effects in a choice reaction task. Journal of Sports Sciences, 15, 13.

 

Adam, J. J., & Paas, F. (1996). Dwell time in reciprocal aiming tasks. Human Movement Science, 15, 1-24.

 

Adam, J. J., Paas, F., Buekers, M., Wuijts, I., Spijkers, W., & Wallmeier, P. (1996). Perception-action coupling in choice reaction time tasks. Human Movement Science, 15, 511-519.

 

Teeken, J.C., Adam, J.J., Paas, F., van Boxtel, M., Houx, P.J., & Jolles, J. (1996). Effects of age and gender on discrete and reciprocal aiming movements. Psychology and Aging, 11, 195-198.

 

Spijkers, W., Wallmeyer. P., Adam, J.J., Paas, F., Buekers, M.J., & Wuyts, I. J. (1996). Spatial compatibility of signal-response position in pointing. Psychological Research, 59, 107-118.

 

Paas, F., Adam, J. J., Teeken, J. C., Verstappen, F. T. J., van Boxtel, M., Houx, P. J., & Jolles, J. (1995). Vitality and cognitive aging. In J. Jolles, M. van Boxtel, P. Houx, & R. Ponds (Eds.), The Maastricht aging study: Determinants of cognitive aging [pp. 127-132]. Maastricht: Neuropsych. Publishers.

 

Adam, J.J., Paas, F., Ekering, J., & Van Loon, E. (1995). Spatial localization: Tests of a two-process model. Experimental Brain Research, 102, 531-539.

 

Adam, J.J., Paas, F., Eyssen, I.C.J.M., Slingerland, W., Bekkering, H., & Drost, M. (1995). The control of reciprocal aiming movements: Evidence for chunking. Human Movement Science, 14, 1-11.

 

Paas, F., Adam, J. J., Janssen, G. M. E., Vrencken, J. G. P. M., & Bovens, A. M. P. M. (1994). Effects of a 10-months endurance training program on speeded perceptual-motor tasks. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 78, 1267-1273.

 

Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (1994). Variability of worked examples and transfer of geometrical problem-solving skills: A cognitive-load approach. Journal of Educational Psychology, 86, 122-133.

 

Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (1994). Instructional control of cognitive load in the training of complex cognitive tasks. Educational Psychology Review, 6, 51-71.

 

Paas, F., Van Merriënboer J. J. G., & Adam, J. J. (1994). Measurement of cognitive-load in instructional research. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 79, 419-430.

 

Paas, F. (1993). Instructional control of cognitive load in the training of complex cognitive tasks. Ph.D. Thesis. Enschede: University of Twente.

 

Paas, F., & Van Merriënboer, J. J. G. (1993). The efficiency of instructional conditions: An approach to combine mental-effort and performance measures. Human Factors, 35, 737-743.

 

Paas, F. (1992). Training strategies for attaining transfer of problem-solving skill in statistics: A cognitive-load approach. Journal of Educational Psychology, 84, 429-434.

 

Van Merriënboer, J. J. G., Jelsma, O., & Paas, F. (1992). Training for reflective expertise: A four-component instructional design model for complex cognitive skills. Educational Technology, Research & Development, 40, 23-45.

 

Paas, F., & Adam, J. J. (1991). Human information processing during physical exercise. Ergonomics, 34, 1385-1397.

 

Van Merriënboer, J. J. G., & Paas, F. (1990). Automation and schema acquisition in learning elementary computer programming: Implications for the design of practice. Computers in Human Behavior, 6, 273-289.

 

 

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