As I desperately searched throughout the internet for pictures relating to both psychology and technology, these were some that I found to be interesting, both in appearance and information.
The photo on the right is a picture of an MRI machine. While some may argue that the lighting is too colorful with the reds, pinks, yellows, etc., I think it makes it look more interesting. Most of the pictures I saw of MRI machines were boring, dull, and similar. In fact, this picture makes it look less scary to those who are wary of such machines.
According to Medline Plus, MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging and takes pictures of the brain using magnets and radio waves. Some doctors recommend their patients to get an MRI scan of their brains in order to determine any issues regarding the brain such as tumors, abnormal development, bleeding, etc. In some psychological situations, an MRI can be useful in determining causes of disorders.
The photo on the left captured my interest because instead of focusing on the person, it focuses on the screen. The camera clearly focuses on the screen by making the person on the left blurry. At the same time, it shows the difference between the reality (the person's hand on the desk) versus the virtual reality on the computer screen so that you can see what the picture is about.
The article, "Augmented virtual reality treats phobias," reports of a new technology system that claims to be a treatment for phobias (such as arachnophobia). The virtual reality treatment allows the patient to interact with their fears, without actually interacting it in real life. Despite the fact that the virtual reality is unreal, it still triggers the anxiety and fear in the patients. If they are able to face their fears through this treatment, it will make it easier for them to deal with their fears in real life.
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