The study found that people's judgments of others' moral character are influenced by how much they like them, rather than just objective facts. Factors like how similar their beliefs are, how often they see them, and even mimicking their facial expressions can affect how moral someone seems. These influences are linked to changes in how much we like the person being judged. Surprisingly, changes in mood don't have the same impact. This research is the first to show that attitudes, not just emotions, can shape our views of someone's moral character.