Psychology of Illusionism: Cognition, Emotion, and Magic Applied to Neurorehabilitation

Profile of José María Ruiz

Doctor in Neuroscience and holder of a University Master’s degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology. National accreditation as a Psychologist Specialist in Clinical Neuropsychology. Professor in the Department of Experimental Psychology, Psychological Processes and Speech Therapy at the Complutense University of Madrid, where he is coordinator of the Official Master’s Degree in Psychogerontology.

Also coordinator of the Master’s in Clinical Neuropsychology at the Madrid campus of the Instituto Superior de Estudios Psicológicos. Clinical diagnostic advisor in the Neurology Service of the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital. Author of more than 60 scientific publications indexed in JCR/SJR, 15 books, multiple book chapters and invited lectures, as well as presentations at national and international conferences.

Creator of Logicortex® (https://www.logicortex.com) with a presence on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube, on whose channel various appearances on national television and radio programs can be viewed, as well as VideoCortox; brief answers to questions posed on social networks about clinical, theoretical and experimental aspects of neuropsychology.

Founding Partner and Honorary Member of the Madrid Association of Neuropsychology at the Official College of Psychology of Madrid (Col. M-18744), where he is also a member of the Neuropsychology Section. Member of the Division of Health Psychology (PsiS) of the General Council of Psychology of Spain. Member of the Spanish Neurology Society (nº 0186). Member of the International Neuropsychological Society (nº 4889).  

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Frequently asked questions

1. Who is this lecture aimed at?

This lecture is aimed at neuropsychologists, psychologists, neurologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and physiotherapists, as well as students in the neurorehabilitation field.

2. How much does this lecture cost?

This lecture is completely free on the day of the broadcast. Afterwards, the lecture will only be available to NeuronUP customers within the platform.

3. Where is the lecture held?

The lecture is online and you can access it from anywhere.

4. How long does it last?

The lecture lasts 1 hour.

5. Is the lecture live?

We record the lecture in advance to ensure the highest quality and try to avoid possible interruptions due to poor connection. At the end of the lecture, the speaker will be available LIVE for 30 minutes to answer questions.

6. Is there a Q&A session?

The speaker will answer questions live during the final 30 minutes. If there is not enough time to answer all questions, the speaker will respond to them in writing on the NeuronUP blog.

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Psicología del ilusionismo: cognición, emoción y magia aplicada a la neurorrehabilitación