Psychology and Computers

Many see psychology and computers as two distinct fields with very little in common. The general consensus is that computer science has an extremely rigorous and quantitative research culture while psychological research is based on more qualitative research into human behavior and perception.

In fact, much of modern computer science is influenced by psychology. The design of interfaces for technology – from car dashboards, to airplane cockpits as well as operating systems for computers to game controllers – is mostly driven by psychologists who work closely with computer scientists. A lot of psychological research requires sophisticated software to process large data sets.

Psychologists are data processing increasingly relying on technology to expand their reach. While the traditional techniques for testing of psychology – studying the behavior of a specific individual in a controlled and controlled environment or evaluating broader behavior patterns using self-report surveys and interviews – are not without limitations (experiments are limited to a single study; longitudinal studies are rare due to the difficulties of collecting and analyzing massive amounts of data).

The use of computer technology has opened up new avenues to study individuals behaviours. For instance the brain-imaging method fMRI wouldn’t be possible without computers. Researchers can connect specific brain regions to cognitive processes like memory or reading. EEG (electroencephalography) is another example of a technology that uses computer processing to record and analyze brain activity.

CCBT is now recognized by the UK’s National Health Service as an effective treatment for mild-to moderate anxiety and depression. Artificial intelligence (AI), on the other hand, is set to revolutionize psychotherapy by replacing therapists and treating patients online with robots.

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