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Leslie Kelley, PhD

Leslie Kelley, PhD

Associate Professor, Psychology

Email: lkelley@udallas.edu

Office: SB Hall #225

Office Hours: By Appointment

EDUCATION 
PhD, Counseling Psychology, Texas Woman's University
MA, Counseling Psychology, Texas Woman's University 
MA, Philosophy, Franciscan University 
BA, Philosophy, Franciscan University

BOOKS
Kelley, L. J. (accepted). A Thomistic introduction to modern psychology. Catholic University of America Press. Curtis, D. A., & Kelley, L. J. (2020). Abnormal psychology: Myths of "crazy." (3rd ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.

Curtis, D. A., & Kelley, L. J. (2018). Foundations of abnormality: Myths, misconceptions, and movies. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.

Curtis, D. A., & Kelley, L. J. (2017). Abnormal psychology: Myths of "crazy." (2nd ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt. 

Curtis, D. A., & Kelley, L. J. (2016). Abnormal psychology: Myths of "crazy." (s1 t  ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.

JOURNAL ARTICLES
Kelley, L. J., Floyd, L. Ngo, T. M., Gibson, C., Fanslau, A., Miiller-Ferres, P.A. (submitted). The Human Values Scales: Detecting value strncture and variability across cultures.

Vick, K. M. & Kelley, L. J. (submitted). Analysis of the Gleam-Glum effect and affective interference.

Kelley, L. J., Moore, K., & DeHoyos, G. (submitted). The gospel according to LIWC: A linguistic analysis of sacred language.

Kelley, L. J., Fanslau, A. & Kalowski, P. (2023). Amending the "Polish Adaptation of the Moral Foundations Questionnaire (MFQ-PL)". Przeglqd Psychologiczny.

Kelley, L. J., Espinoza, A., Curtis, D. A., Randell, A., & Abuharthieh, A. K. (2023). Accuracy and response time for modus ponens syllogisms vary by controversial topic and categorical emotion. Psychological Reports.

 Curtis, D. A., & Kelley, L. J. (2023). Psychomythology of psychopathology: Myths and myth­busting in abnormal psychology. Teaching ofpsychology. 

Curtis, D. A., & Kelley, L. J. (2021). The 4 Fs: A model to understand psychopathology. Educator Perspectives. 

Curtis, D. A., & Kelley, L. J. (2020). Ethics of psychotherapist deception. Ethics and Behavior. 

PRESENTATONS
Kelley, L. J. & Scheffel, L. R. (2024, March). Exploring psychological researchers' lived experience of operationalizing variables. Poster presented at the 2024 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Moore, K. & Kelley, L. J. (2024, March). Perceptions of homeschooling, academic motivation, and parental support during the pandemic. Poster presented at the 2024 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Haby, H., Villanueva, Y., Kelley, L. J., Curtis, D. A., Garlock, S. H. (2024, March). Myths of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Poster presented at the 2024 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Kelley, L. J., Floyd, L. & Fanslau, A. (2024, March). Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Human Values Scales. Poster presented at the 2024 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Kelley, L. J., Moore, K., & DeHoyos, G. (2024, March). The gospel according to LIWC: Exploring the characteristics of sacred language. Poster presented at the 2024 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Scheffel, L. R., Trevino, A., Hogue, L., & Kelley, L. J. (2024, March). Examining  self­ diagnosis in the era of destigmatizing mental health Student  Showcase  Poster presented at the 2024 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Vick, K. M. & Kelley, L. J. (2024, March). Analysis of the Gleam-Glum effect and affective interference. Poster presented at the 2024 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Curtis, D. A., Hart, C. L., Kelley, L. J., Torres, S. Olson, R. (2024, March). Lies in the eyes: Using eye tracking software to detect deception. Talk presented at the 2024 southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Curtis, D. A., Kelley, L. J., Cummings, D., Rehm, M., Haby, H., Jennings, M. (2024, March). Removing the Stigma of "Crazy" and Restoring Humanity: Improving student mental health and wellbeing through education, primwy prevention, and connection - Intervention Phase. Talk conducted at the 2024 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, Frisco, TX

Kelley, L. J. (2023, June). Psychological language and philosophical foundations - ethical considerations. Continuing education workshop for Psychological Association of Greater West Texas, San Angelo, TX

Kelley, L. J., Floyd, L. M., Gibson, C., & Ngo, M. (2023, April). Cross-Cultural Factor Analysis of Three Values Scales. Talk conducted at the 2023 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, Frisco, TX

Scheffel, L. R., Brurhfield, H., Longshore, A., & Kelley, L. J. (2023, April). Se(f-inflicted moral injury: Can moral.foundations predict moral injury. SWPA Student Research Competition - Showcase Poster presented at the 2023 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, Frisco, TX

Gibson, C., Kelley, L. J., Dehoyos, G., & Curtis, D. A. (2023, April). Myths of PTSD - Follow-up. SWPA Graduate research competition presented at the 2023 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, Frisco, TX 

Black, K. & Kelley, L. J. (2023, April). Exploring effects and interactions o,f internal and external affective stimuli. Student poster presented at the 2023 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, Frisco, TX

Curtis, D. A., Guy, G., Rodriguez, J., & Kelley, L. J. (2023, April). Psychopathy and Filrn: Media Influences on Myths. Poster presented at the 2023 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, Frisco, TX

Curtis, D. A., Kelley, L. J., Cummings, D., Rehm, M., Haby, H., Jennings, M. (2023, April). Removing the Stigma o,f "Crazy" and Restoring Humanity: Improving student mental health. Talk conducted at the 2023 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, Frisco, TX

Floyd, L. M., Kelley, L. J., Gibson, C., & Ngo, M. (2023, April). An Analysis of Differences in Values Across Three Countries. Poster presented at the 2023 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, Frisco, TX 

Kelley, L. J. & Curtis, D. A. (2023, April). The Mental Disorder Myth & the Myths of Mental Disorders. Workshop conducted at the 2023 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, Frisco, TX

Kelley, L. J. & Saenz, I. (2023, April). Ethical Considerations of Psychological Terminology. Workshop conducted at the 2023 Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, Frisco, TX

Kelley, L. J. (2022, November). The Myths that Get You: Student Beliefs in Myths of Psychopathology. Kelley, L. J. (Panel chair), Curtis, D. A., Cummings, D., & Rehm, M. Mental Health & Well-being. Panel Discussion for Trellis Grant at Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX

Saenz, I., Kelley, L. J., Eaves, S. & Curtis, D. A. (2022, March). The language that binds and confuses us: An empirical investigation of Lilien.feld et al. 's (2015) problematic psychological terms. Paper prepared for Southeastern Psychological Association, Hilton Head, SC

Curtis, D. A., Hanssen, M., Mohesky, A. Hart, C. L., Kelley, L. J., Brumfield, H., Martin, C. (2022, April). Lookingfor liars: Eye-tracking software and deception detection. Annual meeting of the Southwestern Psychological Association, Baton Rouge, LA

Curtis, D. A., & Kelley, L. J. (2021, October). Lying to patients: Ethical concerns. Continuing education ethics workshop presented  for the Fort  Worth  Area Psychological Association, Fort Worth, TX

Kelley, L. J., & Saenz, I. (2021, April). Fragmentation and unity in psychology: A philosophical-empirical approach. Kelley, L. J. (Symposium chair), O'Connor, & Saenz, I. The meiosis and mitosis of meaning: Examples offragmentation and unity. Symposium conducted at the Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Gibson, C. & Kelley, L. J. (2021, Ap1il) Myths of PTSD. Student research presented at the Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Kelley, L. J., Espinoza, A., Abuharthieh, A., & Curtis, D. A. (2021, April). Emotions and syllogistic thinking about controversial topics. Poster presented with sh1dents at the Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Gonzalez, J., Kelley, L. J., & Curtis, D. A., & Wilder, S. l. (2021, April). Myths o,fbipolar disorder. Student research presented at the Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Kuncaitis, A. J., Kelley, L. J., & Curtis, D. A. (2021, April). Myths o,f suicide. Student poster presented at the Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Torres, L., Dharamraj, R., Kelley, L. J., & Curtis, D. A. (2021, April). Myths of autism.Sh1dent research presented at the Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Curtis, D. A., & Kelley, L. J. (2021, April). Ethical considerations of therapist deception.Workshop presented at the Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Curtis, D. A., & Kelley, L. J., (2021, April). Gravity: Teaching cognitive behavioral therapy. Teaching demo presented at the Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Curtis, D. A., Hart, C. L., & Kelley, L. J., Villanueva, Y., Larson-Piske, B., Walter, P. N. (2021, April). Revealing a lie: Effects of journaling. Poster presented at the Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, San Antonio, TX

Kelley, L. J. (2020, February). A Universal Narrative.for Psychology: Convergence in Aquinas and Modern Psychology. Presentation conducted at Southwestern Society of Mind, Ft. Hood, TX