Finding Something Valuable That Was Not Looked for Is Known

question 100

Multiple Choice

Finding something valuable that was not looked for is known as

• A) Accidental discovery
• B) Stumbling upon a treasure
• C) Serendipity
• D) Surreptitiousness

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Definitions:

Expectancy

A mental representation of event contingencies.

Causal Attribution

The process of inferring causes for observed behavior, often relating to how individuals explain their own or others' behaviors.

Seligman

Refers to Martin E. P. Seligman, a psychologist known for his work on learned helplessness, positive psychology, and wellbeing.

Personal-Universal

Refers to a concept or phenomenon that is deeply individual yet simultaneously relevant across a wide range of people, transcending personal experiences to touch upon universal themes.