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“Modern humans' group.minded interdependence thus served to spread human sympathy and helping to all in the group, best characterized as a sense of loyalty to the group. As a consequence, there emerged in modern humans a distinctive in-group/out-group psychology.”

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A Natural History of Human Morality

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Michael Tomasello
Michael Tomasello

Michael Tomasello is a renowned psychologist known for his research in the field of child development psychology. His work focuses on social cognition and language development, particularly on how children learn through social interaction. His contributions have had a profound impact on understanding the origins of human cognition and social behavior. more

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