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Discovery

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

A discovery refers to the act of finding or uncovering something new or unknown. In psychology, a discovery can refer to a breakthrough in research that leads to a significant advancement in our understanding of a particular phenomenon.