Kremenchutska M. Psychological analysis of thought processes of computer users

Object of research - cognitive processes of professional users by computers and representation information in cognitive space of the subject. The purpose of research: to study influence of constant and long use of computer technologies on features cognitive processes of users by computers. Meth-ods - theoretical, empirical, statistical. Results and novelty - character of influence of the modern, advanced computer re-ality on cognitive processes of the user for the first time is investigated, mechanisms of such influence are empirically revealed. Studying of a role of computer technologies in for-mation of dominating type of the thinking inherent in users of computers which determines a corresponding set of strategy of reception and processing of the information has received the further development. Characteristic psychological features cognitive and thought processes of computer users due to what it is possible to predict the general changes in thinking which will take place in immediate prospects areopened. The practical importance will consist in an opportunity of application of the received results by development of psychological recommendations on elimination of negative conse-quences of computer influence on thinking and development of the harmonious person. The subject and a degree of in-troduction – the main results of research have been intro-duced within the framework of special rates during vocational training students and post-graduate students of psychological and computer specialties. Efficiency of introduction - high. Branch - psychological, higher educational institutions.