Perspective is the way that one looks at something. It is also an art technique that changes the distance or depth of an object on paper. An example of perspective is farmer’s opinion about a lack of rain. An example of perspective is a painting where the railroad tracks appear to be curving into the distance.

Point of view (POV) is what the character or narrator telling the story can see (his or her perspective).

But the narrator of a text and the point of view of a text are two different things. The narrator is who is telling the story. In contrast, a text’s point of view is the perspective the story is being told from. If you think of the narrator as a person, their point of view is the angle they’re taking on the story.

In first person point of view the narrator is a character in the story, dictating events from their perspective using “I” or “we.” In second person, the reader becomes the main character, addressed as “you” throughout the story and being immersed in the narrative.

Perspective includes the thoughts, feelings, and actions of the character. Point of view impacts how you write the piece (first-person, second-person, third-person).

Synonyms of perspective

• angle,
• eye view,
• outlook,
• shoes,
• slant,
• standpoint,
• vantage point,
• viewpoint.

Writing perspective, also known as point of view, concerns the method by which an author chooses to convey his text. There are three writing perspectives: first person, second person and third person. Each affects the tone and message of the text and how the reader perceives the writing.

Life perspective is the way people see life, including the way they approach life and all there is in their personal experience. While one set sees life from the perspective of “anything goes as long as it makes you happy,” another set sees life as “there are boundaries you should not cross.”

Here are seven of the major perspectives in modern psychology.

• The Psychodynamic Perspective.
• The Behavioral Perspective.
• The Cognitive Perspective.
• The Biological Perspective.
• The Cross-Cultural Perspective.
• The Evolutionary Perspective.
• The Humanistic Perspective.

“Everything in life is a matter of perspective and perspective is everything in life…” Life is a classic tussle between “how we look” at things and “what we see” in those things around us. If we see problem as problem life continues to be riddled with problems. There is a multiplier affect.

It is always within our control to shift our perspective. In fact, we do it often without much consciousness at all.

The same facts can have different meanings when seen from different perspectives. The perspective each person adopts influences what is considered central or peripheral, obvious or obscure, and even present or absent. If someone has a tunnel vision, we try to offer a different perspective that has a more complete view.

The idea that the individual perspective affects preferences complements these findings in arguing that perspective can change preferences regardless of the specific context in which the decision is made.

Seeing from another person’s perspective helps you to understand things in a different light and opens up the path for a whole lot more of understanding and tolerance. Sometimes things appear to be big, but in the big picture, it is actually something small.

Immersing yourself in someone else’s story or experiences while talking one-on-one is another great way to experience a different point of view. When you talk with other people, listen closely. Make sure to listen even if you don’t share their perspective and disagree with what they have to say.

Once people can view the issue and situation both from their own perspective and the other persons’ perspectives, they can more easily find mutually beneficial solutions. Perspective-taking also communicates that one really understands their thoughts, feelings, and needs.

The importance of seeing the situation from another person’s view could help us and help the person that is having the problem, into resolving the problems easier. When we see things from our point of view its impossible to understand how the other person feels and the way they react.

Taking someone else’s perspective requires that we ignore what we know, feel or perceive to determine what someone else knows, feels or perceives.

The ability to experience things from other people’s perspectives also improves your ability to understand and gain clarity on your own situation and helps you to communicate your unique vision to others more effectively.