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What is psychology?

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

What are the major perspectives in psychology?

Biological, cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural.

What is classical conditioning?

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired, leading to a response.

What is operant conditioning?

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments.

What is the nature vs. nurture debate?

A discussion regarding the relative contributions of genetic inheritance and environmental factors to human development.

What are the stages of cognitive development according to Piaget?

Sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational stages.

What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

A psychological theory proposing a hierarchy of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

What is anxiety disorder?

A mental health disorder characterized by excessive fear or anxiety.

What is the DSM-5?

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, used for diagnosing mental disorders.

What is social psychology?

The scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.