Psychology in Human-Technology Interaction, 5 cr

Core content

• The foundations of psychology for human-centered design purposes. Overview of topics that matter in the design of interactive technology.
• Characteristics of the human cognition, needs, emotions, motivation, communication and group behaviour.
• Skills to apply basic knowledge of psychology in design with special focus in interactive technology.

Complementary knowledge

• Detailed analysis and review of a specific psychological theme that the student may choose from several options.
• Interaction skills with different kinds of people. Interviewing skills. Skills to elicit insight (e.g. requirements, needs, values) from people as users of information technology.
• Skills of analysis about what psychological aspects need to be considered in specific contexts and with specific types of technology.