PSY 226 — Psychology of Human A.I. Interaction
(3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. This course will examine how people think, feel, and behave when engaging with artificial Course Descriptions 191 www.cmcc.edu 2026 • 2027 intelligence systems. Integrating principles from cognitive psychology and human-computer interaction (HCI), the course explores how trust, empathy, and perception shape our relationships with intelligent agents such as chatbots, robots, and virtual assistants. Students will analyze emotional and social dynamics in human A.I. communication across settings like education, healthcare, and customer service. Learners will evaluate the psychological factors that influence user experience and design more effective, huamn-centered A.I. systems. 101.