James Madison University


Jessica Irons

Jessica Irons, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Psychology
Behavior Analysis Concentration

Contact Information
Office: Miller Hall, Room 1177
Phone: 540-568-6565
Email: ironsjg@jmu.edu

Mailing Address
James Madison University
Psychology - MSC 7704
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
FAX: 540-568-3322

Education and Professional Qualifications

  • Ph. D. Auburn University, 2007
  • M. S. Augusta State University, 2003
  • B. A. Augusta State University, 2000

Research Interests

  • Behavioral pharmacology (effects of caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol)
  • Behavioral interventions of substance abuse, specifically contingency management
  • Psychological mechanisms of addiction
  • Delay discounting and impulsivity as it relates to substance abuse and behavioral interventions
  • Scholarship of teaching and learning

Teaching Interests

  • Psychological Research Methods