Ray PettyDr. Ray Petty, Ph.D.is an author, educator, researcher, and psychology professor whose academic and professional interests center on human behavior, social psychology, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships.A native of Washington, D.C., Dr. Petty serves as an adjunct professor of psychology at the University of Maryland Global Campus and Montgomery College in Montgomery County, Maryland, where he enjoys teaching courses in psychology and the behavioral sciences.Dr. Petty earned his doctorate in Educational and Social Psychology from Capella University and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University. His education and experience in psychology provided the foundation for the extensive research behind his book, Thug Love: Why Women Are Attracted to Bad Boys - Turning Risky Behavior into Responsible Behavior.Drawing upon seven years of research, Dr. Petty examines the psychological and social dynamics that influence attraction, relationship choices, and risky behavior. Through his writing, he seeks to make complex psychological concepts understandable and relevant to everyday life while encouraging meaningful conversations about relationships, personal responsibility, and human behavior.Beyond psychology and education, Dr. Petty is an accomplished pianist with an undergraduate degree in music education. He also serves as a music director at a local church and enjoys playing piano, singing, teaching, writing, and traveling.Through his work as an author, educator, and researcher, Dr. Petty continues to explore the psychology behind human attraction and behavior. Read More Read Less