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Some people see computers and psychology as two distinct fields that have very little in common. The consensus is that computer science is a discipline that has strong research culture that is based on quantitative research while psychology is rooted in qualitative research of human behavior and perception.

In fact, the majority of modern computer science is influenced by psychology. The design of technology interfaces ranging from car dashboards to plane cockpits and from operating systems for computers to game controllers – is largely developed by psychologists working closely with computer scientists. In addition, a lot of psychological research is statistically intensive and requires sophisticated software to process huge data sets.

Psychologists are increasingly relying on technology to extend their reach. While the traditional techniques for testing of psychology – studying one aspect of behavior in a very controlled setting, or assessing broader behavioral patterns by means of self-report questionnaires and interviews – suffer from inherent limitations (experiments are limited to a single experiment; longitudinal research is uncommon due to the difficulties of collecting and analyzing large amounts of data).

Computer technology has opened up new ways to analyze the behavior of individuals. Computers are crucial for the brain-imaging technology fMRI. This technology allows researchers to match specific parts of the brain with specific cognitive processes like 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 moderate to mild anxiety and depression. Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the other hand is set to revolutionize psychotherapy by replacing therapists and treating patients online using robots.