Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Cooperative interaction involves working together towards shared goals while valuing everyone's input and contributions. It promotes positive relationships and reduces conflicts between different groups.
Related terms
Intergroup cooperation: Collaboration between different groups to achieve common objectives.
Contact hypothesis: The idea that prejudice can be reduced by increasing contact and interaction between members of different groups.
Superordinate goals: Shared goals that require the cooperation of multiple groups, leading to increased intergroup cooperation.