Altruistic acts refer to selfless behaviors that are performed for the benefit of others, without expecting any personal gain in return. These acts are motivated by empathy and a genuine desire to help others.
Related terms
Prosocial Behavior: Prosocial behavior refers to any action intended to benefit others, whether it's helping, sharing, or comforting them.
Empathy: Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Bystander Effect: The bystander effect occurs when people are less likely to intervene or help in an emergency situation when there are other people around.