Humans tend to believe that people can be genuinely kind and help others out of altruistic motives. Those who strongly believe in altruism are more likely to act in helpful ways themselves, even when considering their empathy levels. People who trust in altruistic motives also see others who help as kinder, especially when their intentions are unclear. Additionally, individuals tend to think their own reasons for helping are more altruistic than those of others. Overall, believing in altruistic motives leads to both seeing kindness in others and acting in helpful ways, showing how our beliefs can shape our actions.