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Artificial Intelligence applications and psychology: an overview
1Young Researchers and Elite Club, Birjand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Birjand, Iran. t.mohammad2@gmail.com.
Summary
Psychotherapy enhances patient control over emotional conflicts using conscious and behavioral changes. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with psychotherapy tools can improve self-awareness and patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology and Artificial Intelligence
- Clinical Psychology
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Traditional psychotherapy facilitates emotional regulation through conscious and behavioral alterations.
- Information technology (IT) offers new avenues for therapeutic interventions, potentially augmenting traditional methods.
- The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into psychotherapy is gaining traction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of machine intelligence and computer-implemented psychotherapeutic tools.
- To examine how these tools can enhance patient self-awareness.
- To review the amalgamation of psychology and artificial intelligence in therapeutic contexts.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on psychotherapy and artificial intelligence.
- Analysis of specialized IT tools and techniques used in therapy.
- Discussion of challenges including psychologist reluctance and patient resistance.
Main Results:
- IT tools can alter and accentuate cognitive and affective understanding in patients.
- AI-driven psychotherapeutic tools show potential for enhancing self-awareness.
- Overcoming barriers like professional skepticism and patient acceptance is crucial for widespread adoption.
Conclusions:
- Machine intelligence offers promising avenues for enhancing psychotherapeutic outcomes.
- Computer-implemented tools can supplement traditional therapy by improving self-awareness.
- Further research and development are needed to fully realize the potential of AI in mental healthcare.
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