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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

Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ

Bangor, Gwynedd

pbeffa@bangor.ac.uk

01248 383816

• Arall: PGCert in Teaching in Higher Education
  Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ, 2001–2003
• PhD: Experimental Psychology and Psychobiology
  University of Almeria, 1995–1997
• MSc: Experimental Psychology and Behavioural Neurophysiology
  University of Granada, Granada, Spain, 1992–1995
• BSc: Psychology
  University of Granada, Granada, Spain, 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

• Cyhoeddwyd
  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 Ion 2023, Yn: British Journal of Psychology. 9, 1, 6 t., e19.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2022

• Cyhoeddwyd
  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 Tach 2022, Yn: Frontiers in Psychology. 13, 8 t., 6768.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  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 Ebr 2022, Yn: Journal of Clinical Medicine. 11, 7, 8 t., 2044.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Piper, H., Manoli, M. & Mari-Beffa, P., Maw 2022.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Murlen › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Baxendale, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., Maw 2022.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2020

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Laurent, X., Esteves, F. P. & Mari-Beffa, P., 21 Chwef 2020, Yn: Cognitive Processing. t. 1-9 9 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Megias, M., Ortells, J. J., Noguera, C., Carmona, I. & Mari-Beffa, P., 9 Meh 2020, Yn: Frontiers in Psychology. 11, 1227.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2019

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Prasetyo, D. & Mari-Beffa, P., 25 Ion 2019, Yn: Anima Indonesia Psychological Journal. 34, 2, t. 105-114
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Johnstone, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., Ion 2019.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Murlen › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Carmona, I., Mari-Beffa, P. & Estevez, A. F., Awst 2019, Yn: Cognition. 189, t. 181-187
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Noguera, C., Fernandez, S., Alvarez, D., Carmona, E., Mari-Beffa, P. & Ortells, J., 25 Maw 2019, Yn: PLoS ONE. 14, 3, t. e0214322 21 t., e0214322.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2018

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Johnstone, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., Gorff 2018.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Allen-Walker, L., Bracewell, R., Thierry, G. & Mari-Beffa, P., Ebr 2018, Yn: Cerebellum. 17, 2, t. 132-142
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Johnstone, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., 8 Chwef 2018, Yn: Frontiers in Psychology. 9, 10 t., 80.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Mari-Beffa, P., 25 Rhag 2018, The Conversation.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyhoeddiad arbenigol › Erthygl

2017

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Carmona, I., Nache, E., Maldonado, M., Mari-Beffa, P. & Estevez, A., Gorff 2017.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Mari-Beffa, P., 3 Mai 2017, The Conversation.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyhoeddiad arbenigol › Erthygl
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Johnstone, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., Gorff 2017.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2016

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Laurent, X., Ensslin, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., Ebr 2016, Yn: Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance.. 44, 1, t. 494-507
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Carmona, I., Esteban, L., Mari-Beffa, P. & Estevez, A., 2016.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Carmona, I., Nache, E., Mari-Beffa, P. & Estevez, A., Gorff 2016.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2015

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Mari-Beffa, P. & Laurent, X., Awst 2015, Yn: Perception. 44, 1-Supp, t. 244-244 1 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Crynodeb Cyfarfod › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Kiryakova, R. K., Allen-Walker, L. S., Baxendale, A., Kiryakov, R. K., Lawrie, S. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Awst 2015, Yn: Perception. 44, t. 42-43
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Carmona, I., Esteban, L., Mari-Beffa, P. & Estevez, A., Gorff 2015.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Mari-Beffa, P., Awst 2015, Yn: Perception. 44, 1, t. 230-230 1 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Crynodeb Cyfarfod › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2014

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Carmona, I., Fernandez, R., Mari-Beffa, P. & Estevez, A., 2014, t. 126-126. 1 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Crynodeb › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Kirkham, A. J., Mari-Beffa, P., Kirkham, A., Grange, J. A. (Golygydd) & Houghton, G. (Golygydd), 19 Meh 2014, Task Switching and Cognitive Control. 2014 gol. Oxford University Press, t. 74-100
  Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod

2013

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Laurent, X. & Mari-Beffa, P., 2013.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Ortells, J. J., Mari-Beffa, P. & Plaza-Ayllón, V., 1 Maw 2013, Yn: Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition. 39, 2, t. 394-413
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2012

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Adam, J. J., Scholtissen, B. & Mari-Beffa, P., 21 Chwef 2012, Yn: Acta Psychologica. 139, 3, t. 465-470
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Kirkham, A. J., Breeze, J. M. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Ion 2012, Yn: Acta Psychologica. 139, 1, t. 212-219
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Martinez, L., Mari-Beffa, P., Roldan-Tapias, D., Ramos-Lizana, J., Fuentes, L. & Estevez, A., 1 Ion 2012, Yn: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 33, 1, t. 76-84
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Mari-Beffa, P., Cooper, S. & Houghton, G., 1 Ebr 2012, Yn: Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance. 38, 2, t. 478-488
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2011

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Breeze, J., Kirkham, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Awst 2011, Yn: Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology. 33, 7, t. 776-784 9 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2008

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Cooper, S. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Hyd 2008, Yn: Journal of Experimental Psychology - Human Perception and Performance. 34, 5, t. 1198-1211
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2007

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Estevez, A. F., Vivas, A. B., Alonso, D., Mari-Beffa, P., Fuentes, L. J. & Overmier, J. B., 1 Ebr 2007, Yn: Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology. 60, 4, t. 571-580
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Cullen, D. J., Mari-Beffa, P., Catena, A., Valdes, B., Cullen, D. & Houghton, G., 25 Mai 2007, Yn: Brain Research. 1147, t. 209-212
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2005

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Valdes, B., Catena, A. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Meh 2005, Yn: Consciousness and Cognition. 14, 2, t. 278-295
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Houghton, G. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Tach 2005, Yn: Perception and Psychophysics. 67, 8, t. 1423-1436
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Mari-Beffa, P., Valdes, B., Cullen, D. J., Catena, A. & Houghton, G., 1 Mai 2005, Yn: Cognitive Brain Research. 23, 2-3, t. 293-305
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Mari-Beffa, P., Hayes, A. E., Machado, L. & Hindle, J. V., 1 Ion 2005, Yn: Neuropsychologia. 43, 4, t. 638-646
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2003

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Loach, D. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Gorff 2003, Yn: Visual Cognition. 10, 5, t. 513-526
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2002

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Mari-Beffa, P., Hayes, A., Machado, L., Sheppard, D., Rafal, R. & Hindle, J., Ebr 2002, Yn: Journal of Cognitive Neurosience. t. 97-97 1 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Nievas, F. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Chwef 2002, Yn: British Journal of Psychology. 93, 1, t. 47-66
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Danziger, S., Estevez, A. F. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1 Medi 2002, Yn: Psychonomic Bulletin and Review. 9, 3, t. 536-541 5 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2001

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Estevez, A. F., Fuentes, L. J., Mari-Beffa, P., Gonzalez, C. & Alvarez, D., Chwef 2001, Yn: Learning and Motivation. 32, 1, t. 48-64 16 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2000

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Fuentes, L. J., Estevez, A., Gonzalez, C., Mari-Beffa, P. & Vivas, A. B., 2000, Yn: International Journal of Psychology. 35, 3-4, t. 240-240 1 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Crynodeb Cyfarfod › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Mari-Beffa, P., Fuentes, L. J., Catena, A. & Houghton, G., 1 Meh 2000, Yn: Memory and Cognition. 28, 4, t. 635-647
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Mari-Beffa, P., Estevez, A. F. & Danzinger, S., 1 Medi 2000, Yn: Psychonomic Bulletin and Review. 7, 3, t. 499-503
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Mari-Beffa, P., Houghton, G., Estevez, A. F. & Fuentes, L. J., 1 Ebr 2000, Yn: Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance. 26, 2, t. 469-479
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

1996

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Godoy, J. F., Sanchez-Barrera, M. B., Muela, J. A., Mari-Beffa, P. & Puente, A., 2 Chwef 1996, Yn: Applied Neuropsychology. t. 93-96 4 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

1995

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Colmenero, J. M., Catena, A., Fuentes, L. J. & Mari-Beffa, P., 1995, Yn: Cognitiva. 7, 1, t. 113-128 16 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Godoy, J. F., Muela, J. A., Sanchez-Barrera, M. B., Sanchez-Huete, J. R., Perez, M. & Mari-Beffa, P., 2 Chwef 1995, Yn: Revista Conductual de Psicologia. 3, t. 35-46 12 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2023

• Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ 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 Hyd 2023

  Gweithgaredd: Mathau o waith ymgysylltu â'r cyhoedd a gwaith maes - Gŵyl/Arddangosfa (Cyfrannwr)

• visit to Prof Andrés Catena funded by Taith

  Mai 2023

  Gweithgaredd: Ymweld â sefydliad academaidd allanol (Ymchwilydd Gwadd)

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 Hyd 2022

  Gweithgaredd: Sgwrs wadd (Siaradwr)

• 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 Bangor 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 Bangor 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 Bangor as a Centre for Research in policing which can result in higher recruitment of students in associated degrees and courses (e.g., Forensics).

  30 Meh 2022

  Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Trefnydd)

2021

• I was invited to give a 3 hour workshop

  2021

  Cysylltau:

  Gweithgaredd: Ymweld â sefydliad academaidd allanol (Ymchwilydd Gwadd)

2018

• 2018

  Gweithgaredd: Mathau o waith ymgysylltu â'r cyhoedd a gwaith maes - Erthygl neu gyfranogiad yn y cyfryngau (Cyfrannwr)