What is Cyberpsychology?
"Cyberpsychology is the study of the influence of computers, technology and virtual environments on the psychology of individuals and groups." - Planet Psych
Cyberpychology has to do with psychology in the cyber world. That is social networking and the study of the mind and behavior with computers and technology It deals with how people are affected by technology mostly which involves computers or interactions between people. Becuase interactions with poeple online are different from in person interactions, things like online identities, online relationships, and virutal realtity are what is mostly being studied.
Introductions
Through the course of this class we've had everything online. We participated in Second Life which is a virtual world, and learned about the many things that can go on in cyberspace. This includes sex addiciton on the internet, the dangers of cyberbullying and being a cyberjunkie.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-cyberpsychology.htm
http://www.planetpsych.com/zPsychology_101/cyberpsychology.htm