Question

Pavlov’s classical conditioning research contained an element of serendipity because Pavlov

a. did not recognize the importance of what he found.
b. discovered this learning process through intuition.
c. intended to study stomach secretions.
d. predicted this form of conditioning based on prior research.

Answer 1

Answer: option B) discovered this learning process through intuition.

Explanation:

Ivan Pavlov's research findings were based on coincidence i.e happened by chance, not exactly intended.

The classical conditioning research were as follows:

- He observed that the mouth of a dog became wet when given food

- He also noticed that ringing a bell before giving the dog its food made it salivate

- Then, the dog associated the bell with the food, salivating always when a bell is rung.

Thus, Pavlov's learning process were unintended, absolutely accidental and discovered by intuition rather than logic. Thus, the statement that it contained an element of serendipity