Richard F. West, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Cognitive Science Concentration, Coordinator
Contact Information
Office: Johnston Hall, Room 206
Phone: 540-568-6502
Email: westrf@jmu.edu
Mailing Address
James Madison University Psychology -MSC 7401
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
FAX: 540-568-3322
Webpage: Rich West's Home Page
Education and Professional Qualifications
- Ph.D. University of Michigan
- B.A. University of California at Berkeley
Research Interests
- Judgment, decision-making, and critical thinking
- Why even bright people are susceptible to cognitive illusions and biases
- Cognitive processes in reading
Teaching Interests
- Cognitive Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Cognitive Development
- Judgment and Reasoning
- Critical Thinking
