Mina Cikara - Us Versus Them

Mina Chakara, an assistant professor at Harvard, discusses her research on tribalism and social groups, focusing on how they influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She explores the benefits and costs of group living, such as conformity and conflict, and examines moral prohibitions that prevent harm. The video delves into empathy, apathy, and schadenfreude, highlighting their roles in intergroup dynamics and aggression. Through examples like sports rivalries, Chakara aims to understand and mitigate intergroup conflict.

What is one of the main costs of group living mentioned in the video?

• Improved communication

• Enhanced creativity

• Pressure to conform

• Increased individual freedom

What is the primary focus of Mina Chakara's research lab?

• Individual psychology

• Tribalism and social groups

• Cognitive development

• Animal behavior

What does the psychological literature suggest about human nature?

• Humans prefer isolation

• Humans are indifferent to others

• Humans are programmed to cooperate

• Humans are naturally aggressive

What emotion is described as the opposite of empathy in the context of intergroup dynamics?

• Sympathy

• Schadenfreude

• Compassion

• Apathy

What is a critical boundary condition for moral values according to the video?

• Cultural background

• Economic status

• Personal beliefs

• Intergroup dynamics

In the case study, what did Red Sox and Yankees fans enjoy besides their own team's success?

• Games with no outcome

• Their rival's failure

• Their rival's success

• Neutral games

How can understanding intergroup dynamics help society?

• By increasing sports rivalries

• By mitigating intergroup conflict

• By promoting isolation

• By encouraging apathy