A paradigm is a perception or viewpoint through which one sees and understands the world, even if that perception is incorrect. It represents the "glasses" one views reality through and can encompass opinions and self-perceptions. Paradigms can be positive or negative and assessing one's own self-paradigms through a quiz can reveal areas where negative paradigms may exist and could potentially be changed to improve one's self-perception.

1. Paradigm Is a perception of the way things are. Even if they are wrong. It’s the way that you see something. The “glasses” through which you view the world Its your viewpoint or opinion. You can change your paradigm .

2. Task: Read pages 13-17, take the self-paradigm QUIZ, and answer the following questions in your journal… In your own words, what is a paradigm? What are some paradigms that you have about yourself? Overall, are your self-paradigms positive or negative? What can you do to change negative paradigms of yourself?