Generative AI in Psychological Research
Generative AI in Psychological Research: Course Overview
Module 1: Foundations of AI in Psychology
Module 2: AI-Driven Data Collection
Lecture 01.1 – Introduction to Generative AI in Psychology
Introduction
Capabilities of Modern Generative AI
The Evolution from Traditional to AI-Augmented Research
The Spectrum of LLM Applications in Psychology
Key Ethical and Methodological Considerations
Case Study: The Emergence of “Silicon Samples”
Conclusion
Lecture 01.2 – Survey Design with Large Language Models
Introduction
Traditional Challenges in Survey Design
How LLMs Can Enhance Survey Design
Case Study: AI-Generated vs. Human-Generated Questionnaires
Practical Implementation: Human-AI Collaboration in Survey Design
Optimizing LLM Prompts for Survey Design
Limitations and Best Practices
Case Example: Developing a Likert-Scale Measure of Climate Anxiety
Conclusion
Lecture 01.3 – Synthetic Respondents: Simulation and Supplementation
Introduction
The Promise of Synthetic Respondents
The Scientific Reality: Empirical Findings on Synthetic Respondent Fidelity
Proper Use Cases and Limitations
Case Study: Depression Prediction from Synthetic Clinical Interviews
Best Practices for Working With Synthetic Respondents
Conclusion
Lecture 02.1 – Interactive AI Surveys
Introduction
The Promise of Conversational AI Surveys
Empirical Evidence: Do AI Interviews Work?
Implementing AI Conversational Surveys
Case Study: An AI-Driven Mental Health Assessment
Ethical Considerations
Best Practices for AI-Driven Surveys
Future Directions
Conclusion
Lecture 02.2 – Privacy Considerations
Introduction
Understanding the Privacy Landscape
Closed API LLMs vs. Open-Source Models: A Privacy Comparison
Practical Privacy Preservation Strategies
Hybrid Approaches: Balancing Privacy and Capability
Responsible Documentation and Transparency
Case Study: Privacy-Preserving Clinical Assessment
Future Directions in Privacy-Preserving AI
Conclusion
Lecture 02.4 - Conversational AI Survey (BFITraitTalk_AI Tutorial)
Overview
Setup
Prerequisites
Installation Steps
Codebase Walkthrough
Frontend Design (User Interface)
Survey Logic and Adaptive Interview Flow
Backend Structure and Data Flow
Psychological Design Considerations
Ethical and Methodological Considerations
Customization and Extension Ideas
Conclusion
References
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