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Michael D. Newcomb

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Michael D. Newcomb
Born(1952-12-20)December 20, 1952
DiedFebruary 13, 2010(2010-02-13) (aged 57)
EducationUniversity of California, Irvine (BA)
University of California, Los Angeles (MA, PhD)
Scientific career
InstitutionsUSC Rossier School of Education
Doctoral advisorPeter M. Bentler
Doctoral studentsChristine Blasey Ford

Michael Donald Newcomb (December 20, 1952 – February 13, 2010) was an American psychologist. His research focused on drug etiology, as well as nuclear anxiety and other topics.

Early life and education

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Michael D. Newcomb was born on December 20, 1952, in Laguna Beach, California. In 1974, he earned a bachelor's degree in social ecology from University of California, Irvine. He completed joint studies in developmental psychology and mathematics. In 1976, he earned a master's degree in psychology from University of California, Los Angeles where he later completed a doctorate in clinical psychology in 1979. His doctoral advisor was Peter M. Bentler.[1] He completed a clinical internship at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center where he trained in therapies including family, sex, gestalt, and hypnotherapy.[1]

Career

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In 1991, Newcomb started his work as a professor at USC Rossier School of Education where he stayed until his death in 2010. He became the chair of the University of Southern California counseling psychology program in 1992.[1]

Awards and honors

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Newcomb was a fellow of the American Psychological Association, American Psychological Society, and the Western Psychological Association.[1]

Personal life

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Newcomb died on February 13, 2010, in Santa Monica, California, after a long bout with a degenerative neurological disease.[1]

Selected works

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Articles

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  • Newcomb, M D; Maddahian, E; Bentler, P M (1986). "Risk factors for drug use among adolescents: concurrent and longitudinal analyses". American Journal of Public Health. 76 (5): 525–531. doi:10.2105/AJPH.76.5.525. PMC 1646592. PMID 3485928.
  • Newcomb, M. D.; Bentler, P. M. (1989). "Substance use and abuse among children and teenagers". The American Psychologist. 44 (2): 242–248. doi:10.1037/0003-066x.44.2.242. PMID 2653136.
  • Newcomb, Michael D.; Harlow, L. L. (1986). "Life events and substance use among adolescents: Mediating effects of perceived loss of control and meaninglessness in life". Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 51 (3): 564–577. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.51.3.564. PMID 3489832.

Books

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Scheier, Lawrence M. (2010). "Michael D. Newcomb (1952–2010)". American Psychologist. 65 (6): 616. doi:10.1037/a0019536. ISSN 1935-990X.