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There are those who view psychology and computer science as two distinct fields with very little in common. The general consensus is that computer science is a discipline with an enviable research culture while psychology is based on qualitative studies of human behavior and perception.
In fact, the majority of the computer science that we have today is influenced by psychology. The design of interfaces for technology – from car dashboards to airplane cockpits as well as computer operating systems to games controllers are mostly driven by psychologists who work closely with computer scientists. Additionally, a significant portion of psychological research is heavily statistical and requires sophisticated software to process huge data sets.
Psychologists are increasingly relying on technology to expand their reach. The traditional methods of experimentation in psychology, which are based on examining one aspect of behavior within an environment controlled by a psychologist or assessing broader patterns of behavior through interviews or self-report questionnaires, have inherent limitations. (Experiments are typically limited to a single study while longitudinal studies are uncommon because of the difficulty in collecting and analyzing large quantities of data.)
Computer technologies have opened up new ways to understand the behavior of people. Computers are vital to the brain-imaging technology fMRI. Researchers can link specific 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.
Furthermore that, the UK’s National Health Service now recognizes the use of CCBT (computerized cognitive behavioral therapy) as a viable treatment for mild-to-moderate manifestations of anxiety and depression. Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the practice of psychotherapy by replacing therapy professionals with robots that examine and treat patients on the internet.
