Some people view psychology and computer science as two separate fields with little in common. The consensus is that computer science is a discipline with a strong quantitative research culture while psychology is based on qualitative studies of human behavior and perception.
In reality the majority of modern computer science is psychologically inspired. Computer scientists and psychologists collaborate to develop technology interfaces. This includes everything from car dashboards to cockpits, computer operating systems to game controllers. A large amount of psychological research requires sophisticated software for processing massive data sets.
Psychologists are increasingly relying upon technology to expand their reach. The traditional experimental methods used in psychology, that focus on one aspect of behavior within an environment that is controlled or evaluating broader patterns of behavior through self-report questionnaires or interviews, have inherent limitations. (Experiments are usually restricted to a single experiment while longitudinal studies are uncommon because of the difficulty in collecting and analyzing large dealing with stress in kids and teens quantities of data.)
Computer technologies have opened up new ways of understanding the behavior of individuals. For instance the brain-imaging method fMRI would not be possible without computers. Researchers can identify specific brain regions to cognitive processes such as 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) is on the other hand, is poised to revolutionize psychotherapy by replacing the therapist and treating patients online via robots.
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