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what is a paradigm?

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a shared set of assumptions and beliefs about how behaviour is being studied and explained.

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what are some examples of a paradigm?

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-the world is flat
-shifting the focus from cause to freewill

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what is a paradigm shift?

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a significant change in theory or practice from a shared set of assumptions which leads to a scientific revolution

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what is empirical data?

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data based on observable experiences

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