Some people see psychology and computer science as two separate fields with little in common. The general consensus is that computer science is a field with a strong quantitative research culture while psychology is rooted in qualitative studies of human behavior and perception.
In fact, much of modern computer science is influenced by psychology. Psychologists and computer scientists collaborate to create technology interfaces. This covers everything from car dashboards to cockpits and computer operating systems to game controllers. Also, a large portion of psychological research is a statistically intensive and requires sophisticated software to process large data sets.
Psychologists are also increasingly utilizing technology to expand their reach. The traditional methods of research in psychology, that focus on the behavior of a specific person in an environment that is controlled or evaluating broader patterns of behavior through interviews or self-report surveys, have inherent limitations. (Experiments are usually limited to one experiment long-term studies are not often conducted due to the difficulty in collecting and analyzing large quantities of data.)
Computer technology has opened up new ways to analyze the behavior of individuals. Computers are vital to the brain-imaging technology fMRI. Researchers can identify certain brain regions to cognitive processes like reading or memory. 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 depression and anxiety. And artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the practice of psychotherapy by replacing therapy professionals with robots that assess and treat patients online.
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