This document discusses the relationship between psychology and computer science. It notes that we live in the information age dominated by computers, so understanding human behavior and cognition through psychology can help computer professionals better develop technologies. The document outlines key branches of psychology like cognitive and cyber psychology that are especially relevant. It also presents two case studies analyzing a website and product from a psychological perspective. The overall goal is to demonstrate how knowledge of psychology can help IT professionals create technologies that meet human needs.

1. Introduction
-The information age , computer science and its implications
Part I - What is psychology, branches of psychology and its relevance for IT professionals ? Presented by
Didier Demassosso
Part II- What is the place of psychology in computer science ? ( practical demonstration)
Presented by Ntari Ernest
Conclusion
- Knowlegde in Psychology can inform ITCT/IT professionals on best ways to develop , innovate , sell ,
create good and services
The place of psychology in the field
of computer science the case of the Cameroonian context
A Presentation By Didier Demassosso Psychologist and Ntari Ernest Freelance
Developer For GDG DevFest 2013 Yaoundé Conference 28th September 2013

2. - We are living in the information age (Alvin
Toffler)
- The information age is computer science
- this implies new ways of perceiving
(perception), cognizing ( cognition)
, sensing ( sensation) the environment in
which we live.
This implies sciences which can enable us
understand and explain behaviour (
machines and man)

3.  Psychology is a science that studies behaviour and
mental processes of humans and animals.
 Everything behaves but human behaviour is particular
( observable and inobservable behaviour).
 Psychology is not common sense . Distinction between
implicit psychology and explicit psychology.
 A psychologist cannot know how people behave if
he/she does not have a scientific background.
 Psychology is everywhere in our day to day lives

4.  All the branches of psychology study an
aspect of behaviour.
 Examples of this subdisciplines relevant to
computer sciences are cognitive psychology ,
cyber psychology, clinical psychology ,
psychopathology, developmental psychology
,consumer psychology.
 Each branch of psychology can enable the IT
professional to understand , explain , predict
human behaviour.

5. - An analysis of the user interface of MTN
web sms.
- -An analysis of the new tradex gas bottle
pressure reader

6. Knowledge in Psychology can inform
ITCT/IT professionals on best ways to
develop , innovate , sell , create good and
services that will meet the developmental
and socio-cultural needs of people.

7. We will be glad to answer your questions
For more questions contact us
Didier.demasso@gmail.com
ernestntari@gmail.com