Psychology of digital environment 2500-PL-PS-FO-39
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Term 2024Z:
The course introduces the digital revolution, analyzing the social implications, labor market challenges and mental health consequences. During the classes, research results will be presented describing changes resulting from technological progress and preparation for understanding and responding to new challenges. The course will focus on key aspects of digital competences and the issue of digital divide, presenting government and EU programs as well as the European Digital Competence Framework (DigComp) as guidelines for developing skills in a networked society. As part of an analysis of the impact of technology on physical health, the consequences of long-term use of electronic devices will be discussed, highlighting differences between adults and children and identifying the main health risks. In addition, special emphasis will be placed on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in psycho-social aspects, including its use in therapeutic processes and supporting mental health. The course will also cover psychology in the design of user experience (UX) and user environment (UE), discussing important psychological tools and theories such as color psychology and user perception. Other important topics of the course include e-addictions, computer games in the context of psychology, applications supporting mental health, cyberbullying, perception of robots and information overload. Selected topics constitute an introduction necessary to build awareness of the negative and positive elements of technology in everyday life. |
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Student:
Knowledge
- Knows the basic concepts and phenomena in the area of research on the human-tech relationship.
- Places the subject of consciousness research in broader contexts: knowledge about behavioral addictions and the issues of new technologies.
- Knows the basic methods of research on the human-technology relationship and behavioral addictions.
- Understands the issues related to attempts to scientifically explain subjective experiences and determine the relationship between the mind and the brain.
Skills
- Is able to determine the importance of empirical research for explaining theoretical issues regarding the relationship between man and technology.
- Takes into account ways of using phenomena and methods learned during classes in scientific research.
- Becomes greater meta-theoretical awareness: distinguishes "bare" empirical data from their theoretical generalizations, philosophical interpretations and subjective feelings.
- The course also exercises soft skills related to project management and team cooperation.
Attitudes
- Recognizes the complexity of the process of forming impressions and research opportunities in this area.
- Understands that the impact of technology on everyday life and mental health is not two-dimensional: with a positive or negative impact, and is a complex phenomenon requiring individual assessment and interpretation.
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