Research Article

Interactions between Cognitive Psychology and Human Behavior

Yuncong YanBeijing HaiDian Kai Wen*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

The Interaction between human psychology and behavior has become increasingly complex in the digital age, with the development of technology as in digital platforms, social media and algorithmic systems. Individuals constantly interact with actions such as clicking, scrolling, and deeper more deeply into the media itself, posting and responding to notifications. These behaviors are not only simple physical responses, but are also influenced by psychological processing, including cognition, emotion, and deep, intense motivation. This essay speaks and focuses on the major relationship between the interaction of psychology and behavior. And through analysis of mechanism, cognitive processing and emotional influence, this paper tells how interaction between psychology and behavior is linked and bidirectional, Further on, discusses ethical concerns and algorithmic calculation, digital addiction and what the responsibility that the designers are supposed to have. Understanding the relationship between psychological processes and how the digital platform functions is necessary for creating and developing a healthier environment and more responsible design platform.

Keywords: interactional sequence; psychological features; morden identification
Published: June 1, 2026
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/2026.34106
Volume: CHR Vol.111
pp. 53-59
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