How does Pavlov's story illustrate how research can lead in unexpected and sometimes more valuable directions than originally intended?
A. Pavlov set out to study digestion in dogs, but realized he could condition their responses; this contributed to the behavioral approach to psychology, rather than biology.
B. He originally meant to study human behavior, but realized that it was more ethical to study the responses of dogs.
C. Pavlov was very good at gathering a large amount of data, but not as good at interpreting it, so he did not realize he had discovered classical conditioning.
D. He started out using dry kibble, but realized the dogs responded better to fresh food, so he learned to adjust the unconditioned stimulus to better match expectation.
Answer: A
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