Expert Source: Richard L. Leavy, Ph.D.

Richard Leavy, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with expertise in abnormal behavior, especially alcohol abuse and its prevention. He has published articles in Journal of Studies on Alcohol, Journal of Community Psychology, and Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, among others. He has written seven textbooks on introductory and abnormal psychology and has done consultation work with area agencies, particularly in program evaluation.

Education:

• B.S., University of Pittsburgh
• M.S., University of Massachusetts/Amherst
• Ph.D., University of Massachusetts/Amherst

Areas of Expertise:

• Abnormal behavior, including the quality of life for people with mental illness
• Drug and alcohol abuse
• Prevention

Selected Publications:

• Articles in Journal of Studies on Alcohol, Journal of Community Psychology, Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, International Journal of the Addictions, and The Community Psychologist
• Student study guides, test banks, and instructors’ manuals for seven psychology textbooks, including “Understanding Abnormal Behavior” and “Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life.”