what is paradigm in psychology
In science and epistemology (the theory of knowledge), a paradigm /ËpaerÉdaÉªm/ ËpÃ¦rÉdaÉªm is a distinct set of concepts or thought, patterns including, theories research, methods, postulates and standards for what constitutes legitimate contributions to a. fieldnother use of the word paradigm is in the sense of  worldview . For example, in social science, the term is used to describe the set of experiences, beliefs and values that affect the way an individual perceives reality and responds to that perception.