Some view psychology and computers as two distinct fields that have little in common. The consensus is that computer science is a field that has a strong quantitative research culture while psychology is rooted in qualitative studies of human behavior and perception.
In reality, a lot of modern computer science is inspired by psychology. Computer scientists and psychologists collaborate closely to create technology interfaces. This includes everything from car dashboards to cockpits, computer operating systems to game controllers. A lot of psychological research requires sophisticated software for processing massive data sets.
Psychologists are increasingly utilizing technology to broaden their reach. The traditional methods of research in psychology, which involve examining one aspect of behavior in an environment that is controlled or evaluating broader patterns of behavior through self-report questionnaires or interviews have inherent limitations. (Experiments are typically restricted to a single experiment while longitudinal studies are uncommon due to the difficulty in collecting and analyzing large quantities of data.)
Computer technology has provided new ways to analyze the behavior of individuals. For instance, the brain-imaging technique fMRI could not be achieved without computers. The technology lets researchers connect specific areas of the brain to specific 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.
CCBT is now acknowledged by the UK’s National Health Service as an effective treatment for moderate to mild depression and anxiety. Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform psychotherapy by replacing therapy professionals with robots that evaluate and treat patients online.