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What does "paradigm shift" mean in the context of knowledge?

A A minor adjustment to a theory
B A fundamental change in the basic concepts and practices of a discipline
C A new data point
D A type of graph

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Thomas Kuhn coined "paradigm shift" to describe a fundamental change in approach, as when Copernicus replaced the geocentric model.

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