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Why group membership instantly changes how we see outsiders

Original: Why does joining a sports team, political party, or online community instantly change how we view outsiders? Social psyc

Social psychology is being discussed online with a simple question: why does joining a sports team, political party, or online community immediately change how we treat people outside it? The explanation offered is that the moment a group boundary is drawn, perception shifts, producing instant in-group favouritism and stereotyping of outsiders, a dynamic rooted in well-studied effects like minimal group bias.

Why now: People are sharing relatable social psychology insights about tribalism in everyday group life, from politics to online communities.

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• Why does joining a sports team, political party, or online community instantly change how we view outsiders? Social psychology reveals that as soon as a group boundary is drawn, our perception shifts—driving instant in-group favouritism and stereotyping of out-groups. Explore… · brianthorm · 4

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