| Expertise |
I am trained as a developmental psychologist, with a focus on experimental (neuro-)psychology.
The main focus of my research is on the development of executive functions, between childhood and young-adulthood. Executive functions are brain processes allowing someone to show goal-directed behavior, by flexibly adjusting to the changing circumstances in the environment. In doing so, we are, for example, able to show up on time, suppress outbursts for little reason, plan homework, or come up with alternative solutions.
Together with Dr. Diana Smidts, I developed the Dutch adaptation of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) for children between ages 5 and 18. In addition, we co-authored a book on the development of executive function for the general audience: 'Gedrag in uitvoering'. |
Professorships
Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA)
| Faculty | Maatschappij- en Gedragswetenschappen | | Department | Communicatiewetenschap | | FTE | 1.0 | | From | 2011-05-01 |
| Until | 2012-12-01 |
| Address | Kloveniersburgwal | | | 1012 CX Amsterdam, Nederland | | E-mail | m.huizinga@uva.nl |
Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA)
| Faculty | Maatschappij- Gedragswetenschappen | | Department | Psychologie | | FTE | 1.0 | | From | 2006-09-01 |
| Until | 2011-04-30 |
| Address | Roetersstraat | | | 1018 WB Amsterdam, Nederland | | E-mail | m.huizinga@uva.nl |
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)
| Faculty | Faculteit der Psychologie en Pedagogiek | | Department | Onderwijsneurowetenschap | | FTE | 1.0 | | From | 2012-12-01 |
| Until | Present |
| Address | Van der Boechorststraat | | | 1081 BT Amsterdam, Nederland | | E-mail | m.huizinga@vu.nl |
Other Positions
Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA)
| Faculty | Maatschappij- en Gedragswetenschappen | | Department | Communicatiewetenschap | | FTE | 11 | | From | 2012-12-01 |
| Until | 2012-12-01 |
| Address | Kloveniersburgwal | | | 1012 CX Amsterdam, Nederland | | E-mail | m.huizinga@uva.nl |
Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA)
| Faculty | Maatschappij- Gedragswetenschappen | | Department | Psychologie | | FTE | 11 | | From | 2011-04-30 |
| Until | 2011-04-30 |
| Address | Roetersstraat | | | 1018 WB Amsterdam, Nederland | | E-mail | m.huizinga@uva.nl |
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)
| Faculty | Faculteit der Psychologie en Pedagogiek | | Department | Onderwijsneurowetenschap | | FTE | 11 | | From | Unknown |
| Until | Present |
| Address | Van der Boechorststraat | | | 1081 BT Amsterdam, Nederland | | E-mail | m.huizinga@vu.nl |
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