COMPUTATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
What is Computational Psychology?
Imagine if we could create computer programs that understand how we think and feel. That's what Computational Psychology is all about! It's a cool blend of psychology (the study of the mind) and computer science, aimed at using computers to figure out how human beings tick.。
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Computational Modeling in Psychology
Machine Learning in Psychology
Students will learn to use computational models to understand cognitive functions (e.g., memory, language, cognitive control) arise from computations in the brain and study social interactions and group behaviors. Topics will include the purpose of models, distinguishing good modeling from bad, implementing a model, fitting a model to data, evaluating the fit of a model, comparing competing models, investigating special cases of a model, and developing and testing new models.
This course is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of machine learning concepts and techniques, and their applications in psychology. Throughout the course, students will gain hands-on experience with various algorithms, such as supervised and unsupervised learning, techniques for feature selection, model evaluation, and the use of advanced methods such as neural networks and large language models.