Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
What has coronavirus revealed about human psychology?
Position3 of 3

Self-perception

This position holds that coronavirus revealed something about human self-perception. It argues that crisis produces two clear responses — putting the individual first or the group first — and that which one a person reaches for reflects how they see themselves within the wider world.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. The group comes first
    'Tend and befriend' - responding by building community networks to help those around you, shows an individual bases their identity on that of the group.
  2. The individual comes first
    As social cohesion becomes necessary to discontinue the spread of the virus, many people put their own needs above the greater good.