Psychology and Computers

Some people view psychology and computer science as two separate fields with little in common. The prevailing view is that computer science has an extremely rigorous and quantitative research culture, while psychology studies are rooted in more qualitative studies of human behavior and perception.

In reality, a lot of the computer science that we have today is influenced by psychology. The design of technology interfaces – from car dashboards to aircraft cockpits and from operating systems for computers to games controllers – is mostly created by psychologists who work closely with computer scientists. A lot of psychological research requires sophisticated software to process large data sets.

Psychologists are also increasingly using technology to broaden their reach. The traditional experimental methods in psychology, which are based on examining one aspect of behavior within an environment that is controlled or evaluating larger patterns of behavior using interviews or self-report questionnaires, have inherent limitations. (Experiments are usually limited to one experiment; longitudinal studies are rare because of the difficulty in collecting and analyzing large amounts of data.)

Computer technology has provided new avenues to study the behavior of individuals. For example the brain-imaging technology fMRI could not be achieved without computers. Researchers can identify certain brain regions to cognitive processes such as reading or memory. EEG (electroencephalography) is another example of a technology that uses computer processing to record and analyze brain activity.

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

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