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Psychology of Cooperation 1 of 6
The In-Group Effect
Why we favour people we identify with.
The central question
Do I judge the same behaviour differently depending on who does it?
Do you relate?
“I find it easier to forgive a mistake made by someone on ‘my side’.”
- 1Discover & understand · 5 minDiscover the tendency→
- 2Reflect · 6 minRecognise and reflect→
- 3Practise & learn from experience · 5 minPractise and review→
Perspective challenge
Two fans of rival football clubs argue about a referee’s decision.
Before revealing, think: what might each person be protecting?
Fan A
“That was clearly a foul!”
Fan B
“He dived — everyone could see it.”
The thread of responsibility
For ourselves → For others → For our communities → For humanity and the future
Progress isn’t about becoming perfect. It’s about becoming more aware of our choices and more deliberate in how we live.