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 the Postgraduate Programme.

School of Psychology

Brigantia Building

Bangor University

Bangor, Gwynedd

pbeffa@bangor.ac.uk

01248 383816

  • Arall: PGCert in Teaching in Higher Education
    Bangor University, 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

PCP3009 - Control of Mental Processes

PPP4027 - Learning and Rehabilitation

  • 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) Cognitive Changes linked to Martial Arts practice, and 2) Automaticity and Control in the processing of brands. I also have plans for PhD work in two different projects: 1) On-site prediction of knife attacks and 2) the use of verbal instructions to boost mathematic performance.

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    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Crynodeb Cyfarfod › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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2022

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    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.

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  • Bangor Meeting of Behavioural Sciences Research in Policing

    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).

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