Self-protection instincts make people more likely to help others. When feeling the need to protect themselves, individuals are more generous and cooperative towards others. This is because they believe safety comes from sticking together. The experiments showed that people who prioritize self-protection are more giving when they know who they are helping and expect to interact with them in the future. However, their altruism decreases when it doesn't benefit their own protection, like donating to impersonal organizations. This study suggests that self-protection can lead to increased altruistic behavior towards others.