When an interesting discovery, such as Pavlov's phenomenon of classical conditioning, is a result of an accident or luck, this finding can be attributed to:
A)directive research.
B)purposeful research.
C)serendipity.
D)inquisition.

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Serendipity refers to a happy accident or unexpected discovery. In the case of Pavlov and classical conditioning, his discovery was not intentional or purposeful, but rather a result of an accidental observation during an unrelated experiment.

When an Interesting Discovery, Such as Pavlov's Phenomenon of Classical