Paradigms
Paradigm. The way an individual perceives, understands, and interprets the surrounding world; a mental map.
Individuals are products of learning and experience, and no two individuals share the same knowledge base or the same set of experiences. Consequently, no two people share identical paradigms.
Individuals are products of learning and experience, and no two individuals share the same knowledge base or the same set of experiences. Consequently, no two people share identical paradigms.
Paradigm Shift
If we want significant changes, first we must change our paradigms. Thomas Kuhn, the the author of a landmark book, The Structures of Scientific Revolutions, made a point that almost every significant breakthrough in science is first a break with tradition, old ways of thinking, or old paradigms.
If we want significant changes, first we must change our paradigms. Thomas Kuhn, the the author of a landmark book, The Structures of Scientific Revolutions, made a point that almost every significant breakthrough in science is first a break with tradition, old ways of thinking, or old paradigms.
The Social Mirror
The social mirror is a metaphor for the way we see ourselves because others reflect their perceptions, opinions, and paradigms about us through their words and behaviors. From the social mirror, we form images and judgments of ourselves (e.g., "I am not a creative person" or "I'm good with numbers"). Because the social mirror is a reflection of our memories of how others see us, it is often inaccurate and limiting. Our real potential, on the other hand, can best be drawn
The social mirror is a metaphor for the way we see ourselves because others reflect their perceptions, opinions, and paradigms about us through their words and behaviors. From the social mirror, we form images and judgments of ourselves (e.g., "I am not a creative person" or "I'm good with numbers"). Because the social mirror is a reflection of our memories of how others see us, it is often inaccurate and limiting. Our real potential, on the other hand, can best be drawn
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Our paradigms or perceptions of people influence the way we treat them. For instance, if we think someone is incapable, we may be overly helpful and protective. Fearing his or her failure, we may deny that person opportunities we might freely provide to people whom we perceive as capable. If we perceive someone as intelligent, we may challenge and affirm him or her.
The way we treat others influences their behavior and performance. The self-fulfilling prophecy - what we believe about ourselves and others - influences our self-perception, behavior, and performance.
Our paradigms or perceptions of people influence the way we treat them. For instance, if we think someone is incapable, we may be overly helpful and protective. Fearing his or her failure, we may deny that person opportunities we might freely provide to people whom we perceive as capable. If we perceive someone as intelligent, we may challenge and affirm him or her.
The way we treat others influences their behavior and performance. The self-fulfilling prophecy - what we believe about ourselves and others - influences our self-perception, behavior, and performance.
