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My research interests lie within Cognitive and Applied Neuropsychology, more specifically in Executive Functions. My theoretical background is mostly on cogntive control, applying this knowledge to a wide range of behaviour. I am not limited to one type of method, and instead have used a variety of paradigms (Task Switching, Go-NoGo, Stroop, Priming, ANT, Episodic Memory), populations (Schizophrenia, Schizotypia, Multiple Schlerosis, Down Syndrome, adults born prematurely, older adults, Martial Artists) and techniques (Reaction Times, Questionnaires, Event Related Potentials, Transcranial Magnetic Resonance, 3D virtual environment). I am currently fascinated by ways in which we can boost these executive functions, from the use of verbal instructions, curiosity, concentration and Martial Arts. I also work as Director of Impact and Engagement.

School of Psychology

Brigantia Building

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pbeffa@bangor.ac.uk

01248 383816

• Other: PGCert in Teaching in Higher Education
  Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ, 2001–2003
• PhD: Experimental Psychology and Psychobiology
  University of Almeria, 1995–1997
• MSc: Experimental Psychology and Behavioural Neurophysiology
  University of Granada, 1992–1995
• BSc: Psychology
  University of Granada, 1987–1992

• Verbal Instructions
• Attention and Episodic Memory encoding
• Differential Outcomes Effect
• Attentional Networks Test
• Stroop and Negative Priming
• Task Switching and Mixing Costs
• Martial Arts and self-defense
• Curiosity and Motivation

I am happy to supervise students wishing to research cognitive control and executive functions. This research should rely on quantitative data and should have a neurocognitive theoretical background. I am particularly interested in applications to common behaviour, such as concentration, decision making or academic performance. Currently I have two PhD students working on 1) Perception of Threat in interpersonal agression,that is, on-site prediction of knife attacks and 2) the use of verbal instructions to boost mathematic performance.   

2023

• Published
  Romero-Ferreiro, V., Garcia-Gutierrez, A., Torio, I., Mari-Beffa, P., Rodriguez-Gomez, P., Perianez, J. A., Moreno, E. M., Romero, C., Alvarez-Mon, M. A. & Rodriguez-Jimenez, R., 18 Jan 2023, In: British Journal of Psychology. 9, 1, 6 p., e19.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2022

• Published
  Romero-Ferreiro, V., Susi, R., Sanchez Morla, E. M., Mari-Beffa, P., Rodriguez-Gomez, P., Amador, J., Moreno, E. M., Romero Ferreiro, C., Martinez-Garcia, N. & Rodriguez-Jimenez, R., 3 Nov 2022, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 13, 8 p., 6768.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Romero-Ferreiro, V., Garcia-Fernandez, L., Aparicio, A. I., Martinez-Gtras, I., Dompablo, M., Sanchez-Pastor, L., Rentero, D., Alvarez-Mon, M. A., Espejo Saavedra, J. M., Lahera, G., Mari-Beffa, P., Santos, J. L. & Rodriguez-Jimenez, R., 6 Apr 2022, In: Journal of Clinical Medicine. 11, 7, 8 p., 2044.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Piper, H., Manoli, M. & Mari-Beffa, P., Mar 2022.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
• Published
  Baxendale, A., Roberts-Tyler, E. & Marí-Beffa, P., 22 Aug 2022, PsyArXiv.
  Research output: Working paper › Preprint
• Published
  Baxendale, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., Mar 2022.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2020

• Published
  Laurent, X., Esteves, F. P. & Mari-Beffa, P., 21 Feb 2020, In: Cognitive Processing. p. 1-9 9 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Megias, M., Ortells, J. J., Noguera, C., Carmona, I. & Mari-Beffa, P., 9 Jun 2020, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 11, 1227.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

• Published
  Prasetyo, D. & Mari-Beffa, P., 25 Jan 2019, In: Anima Indonesia Psychological Journal. 34, 2, p. 105-114
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Johnstone, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., Jan 2019.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
• Published
  Carmona, I., Mari-Beffa, P. & Estevez, A. F., Aug 2019, In: Cognition. 189, p. 181-187
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Noguera, C., Fernandez, S., Alvarez, D., Carmona, E., Mari-Beffa, P. & Ortells, J., 25 Mar 2019, In: PLoS ONE. 14, 3, p. e0214322 21 p., e0214322.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2018

• Published
  Johnstone, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., Jul 2018.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• Published
  Allen-Walker, L., Bracewell, R., Thierry, G. & Mari-Beffa, P., Apr 2018, In: Cerebellum. 17, 2, p. 132-142
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Johnstone, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., 8 Feb 2018, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 9, 10 p., 80.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Mari-Beffa, P., 25 Dec 2018, The Conversation.
  Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

2017

• Published
  Carmona, I., Nache, E., Maldonado, M., Mari-Beffa, P. & Estevez, A., Jul 2017.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• Published
  Mari-Beffa, P., 3 May 2017, The Conversation.
  Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
• Published
  Johnstone, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., Jul 2017.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2016

• Published
  Laurent, X., Ensslin, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., Apr 2016, In: Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance.. 44, 1, p. 494-507
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Carmona, I., Esteban, L., Mari-Beffa, P. & Estevez, A., 2016.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• Published
  Carmona, I., Nache, E., Mari-Beffa, P. & Estevez, A., Jul 2016.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2015

• Published
  Mari-Beffa, P. & Laurent, X., Aug 2015, In: Perception. 44, 1-Supp, p. 244-244 1 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
• Published
  Kiryakova, R. K., Allen-Walker, L. S., Baxendale, A., Kiryakov, R. K., Lawrie, S. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Aug 2015, In: Perception. 44, p. 42-43
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Carmona, I., Esteban, L., Mari-Beffa, P. & Estevez, A., Jul 2015.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• Published
  Mari-Beffa, P., Aug 2015, In: Perception. 44, 1, p. 230-230 1 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review

2014

• Published
  Carmona, I., Fernandez, R., Mari-Beffa, P. & Estevez, A., 2014, p. 126-126. 1 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
• Published
  Kirkham, A. J., Mari-Beffa, P., Kirkham, A., Grange, J. A. (Editor) & Houghton, G. (Editor), 19 Jun 2014, Task Switching and Cognitive Control. 2014 ed. Oxford University Press, p. 74-100
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2013

• Published
  Laurent, X. & Mari-Beffa, P., 2013.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• Published
  Ortells, J. J., Mari-Beffa, P. & Plaza-Ayllón, V., 1 Mar 2013, In: Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition. 39, 2, p. 394-413
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2012

• Published
  Adam, J. J., Scholtissen, B. & Mari-Beffa, P., 21 Feb 2012, In: Acta Psychologica. 139, 3, p. 465-470
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Kirkham, A. J., Breeze, J. M. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Jan 2012, In: Acta Psychologica. 139, 1, p. 212-219
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Martinez, L., Mari-Beffa, P., Roldan-Tapias, D., Ramos-Lizana, J., Fuentes, L. & Estevez, A., 1 Jan 2012, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 33, 1, p. 76-84
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Mari-Beffa, P., Cooper, S. & Houghton, G., 1 Apr 2012, In: Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance. 38, 2, p. 478-488
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2011

• Published
  Breeze, J., Kirkham, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Aug 2011, In: Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology. 33, 7, p. 776-784 9 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2008

• Published
  Cooper, S. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Oct 2008, In: Journal of Experimental Psychology - Human Perception and Performance. 34, 5, p. 1198-1211
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2007

• Published
  Estevez, A. F., Vivas, A. B., Alonso, D., Mari-Beffa, P., Fuentes, L. J. & Overmier, J. B., 1 Apr 2007, In: Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology. 60, 4, p. 571-580
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Cullen, D. J., Mari-Beffa, P., Catena, A., Valdes, B., Cullen, D. & Houghton, G., 25 May 2007, In: Brain Research. 1147, p. 209-212
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2005

• Published
  Valdes, B., Catena, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Jun 2005, In: Consciousness and Cognition. 14, 2, p. 278-295
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Houghton, G. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Nov 2005, In: Perception and Psychophysics. 67, 8, p. 1423-1436
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Mari-Beffa, P., Valdes, B., Cullen, D. J., Catena, A. & Houghton, G., 1 May 2005, In: Cognitive Brain Research. 23, 2-3, p. 293-305
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Mari-Beffa, P., Hayes, A. E., Machado, L. & Hindle, J. V., 1 Jan 2005, In: Neuropsychologia. 43, 4, p. 638-646
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2003

• Published
  Loach, D. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Jul 2003, In: Visual Cognition. 10, 5, p. 513-526
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2002

• Published
  Mari-Beffa, P., Hayes, A., Machado, L., Sheppard, D., Rafal, R. & Hindle, J., Apr 2002, In: Journal of Cognitive Neurosience. p. 97-97 1 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Nievas, F. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Feb 2002, In: British Journal of Psychology. 93, 1, p. 47-66
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Danziger, S., Estevez, A. F. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Sept 2002, In: Psychonomic Bulletin and Review. 9, 3, p. 536-541 5 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2001

• Published
  Estevez, A. F., Fuentes, L. J., Mari-Beffa, P., Gonzalez, C. & Alvarez, D., Feb 2001, In: Learning and Motivation. 32, 1, p. 48-64 16 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2000

• Published
  Fuentes, L. J., Estevez, A., Gonzalez, C., Mari-Beffa, P. & Vivas, A. B., 2000, In: International Journal of Psychology. 35, 3-4, p. 240-240 1 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
• Published
  Mari-Beffa, P., Fuentes, L. J., Catena, A. & Houghton, G., 1 Jun 2000, In: Memory and Cognition. 28, 4, p. 635-647
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Mari-Beffa, P., Estevez, A. F. & Danzinger, S., 1 Sept 2000, In: Psychonomic Bulletin and Review. 7, 3, p. 499-503
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Mari-Beffa, P., Houghton, G., Estevez, A. F. & Fuentes, L. J., 1 Apr 2000, In: Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance. 26, 2, p. 469-479
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1996

• Published
  Godoy, J. F., Sanchez-Barrera, M. B., Muela, J. A., Mari-Beffa, P. & Puente, A., 2 Feb 1996, In: Applied Neuropsychology. p. 93-96 4 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1995

• Published
  Colmenero, J. M., Catena, A., Fuentes, L. J. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1995, In: Cognitiva. 7, 1, p. 113-128 16 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Godoy, J. F., Muela, J. A., Sanchez-Barrera, M. B., Sanchez-Huete, J. R., Perez, M. & Mari-Beffa, P., 2 Feb 1995, In: Revista Conductual de Psicologia. 3, p. 35-46 12 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2023

• Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Community Day was an event that welcomed the local community to explore the University and learn about its significant contributions to the social, economic, environmental, and cultural life of North Wales and beyond. The event showcased a range of activities. Our department of Psychology participated with a stall, offering various engaging activities for attendees, highlighting some of the department's work.

  14 Oct 2023

  Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition (Contributor)

• visit to Prof Andrés Catena funded by Taith

  May 2023

  Activity: Visiting an external academic institution (Visiting researcher)

2022

• A networking event funded by the Learned Society of Wales (LSW) held at Cardiff Metropolitan University. The purpose was to create a collaborative hub for research into Martial Arts. I was invited to give a 1 hour talk on the use of Martial Arts as Community Intervention for multiple neurocognitive disorders.

  26 Oct 2022

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• The School of Human and Behavioural Sciences has several existing research projects in collaboration with different members of North Wales Police and other theme-related units (these include the army, prison officers, youth custody and other emergency services). Current research projects run independently and in parallel, having to create their own contacts outside and inside the university (e.g., with Criminology). Despite many of these projects having overlapping interest, contributing members are largely unaware of the advances made by other researchers, even within their own school or research institute. On the 30th of June 2022 we are planning to host a 1st Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Meeting of Behavioural Sciences in Policing with the aim of bringing together expertise across research teams, NWP and associated units. This event should ideally run annually with the following expected outcomes:

  1- Increase in collaborations across research groups, reflected in new research proposals submitted.

  2- Deeper understanding of the issues affecting NWP that can be addressed by university staff. This deeper insight should be manifest in higher grant return.

  3- A path of continuity between research outcomes and societal impact by engaging stakeholders from early stages of project planning. Evaluated by increased Impact evidence.

  4- It will increase staff awareness about pathways to impact and how to frame research from the beginning to maximize its contribution to society. This can manifest in several forms such as improving contribution to the impact sections in PURE.

  5- It may attract staff working in the field who may perceive Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ as a center of excellence in Policing Research, measured by increased recruitment of staff specialised in policing across forensics, criminology, etc.

  6- It can be used to advertise Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ as a Centre for Research in policing which can result in higher recruitment of students in associated degrees and courses (e.g., Forensics).

  30 Jun 2022

  Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)

2021

• I was invited to give a 3 hour workshop

  2021

  Links:

  Activity: Visiting an external academic institution (Visiting researcher)

2018

• 2018

  Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Contributor)