Psychology & Technology

In my first blog post, I looked at how technology has been used to enhance the field of psychology in general. This post’s focus will be on specific online-based therapeutic tools, namely AbilTo and Optimism, used in dealing with psychological maladjustments. AbilTo Inc. AbilTo Inc., is the leading provider of electronic behavioral health services and has been proven to effectively alleviate medical conditions as well as do so at a lower cost to the consumer. AbilTo provides a range of programs, however the program most frequently used by and designed specifically for use by mental health specialists is one which incorporates the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), amongst other methods of behavioral health interventions. CBT is a method of psychotherapy (talk therapy) which focuses on a person’s cognitions and behaviors; the goal is to get the client to change the way he/she thinks about (a) particular situation/s and also change their reactions to that/those situation/s...

Traditionally, we have seen the dichotomous separations of various disciplines and fields of study such as science and construction, business administration and law and even psychology and the field of technology. These separations and strict boundaries set between the various disciplines allow society to more clearly construct their notions and ideas about particular topics as well as provide a more organized system of structure in their daily lives. In recent times however, we have seen the breaking down of these walls between the various disciplines. The ways in which many of these fields overlap have been explored and at many times provide an even more efficient way to understand and practice a particular field of study. This can be said for the field of psychology as the incorporation of technology in its practice has indeed increased its practicability and effectiveness. Education So just how exactly has technology aided the field of psychology? First and foremost, techn...