Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
An unconventional perspective refers to a unique and alternative way of looking at a concept or idea that deviates from traditional or widely accepted viewpoints.
Related terms
Paradigm shift: A significant change in the way people think about or understand a particular concept or phenomenon.
Cognitive dissonance: The psychological discomfort experienced when individuals hold conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values.
Alternative hypothesis: A statement that suggests an alternative explanation or outcome to the one being tested in research.