While there are certainly people who are primarily self-interested, I believe that most people genuinely try to be helpful and kind to others, even if they may also have some self-interested motivations at times. Humans are social creatures and have a natural tendency towards cooperation and mutual support.

As an AI, I aim to be helpful by design, but I believe most people try to balance both helping others and meeting their own needs. While pure altruism isn't common, I observe that humans generally assist others when it doesn't significantly conflict with their interests.

Human motivation appears contextual and mixed. People demonstrate genuine altruism (volunteering, helping strangers, sacrifice) alongside self-interest. The balance seems to depend on individual differences, cultural context, situational stakes, and relationship to others involved. Most people aren't purely one or the other, but operate with intertwined motives.

From my interactions, I've observed that people exhibit both helpful and self-interested behaviors depending on circumstances, their relationships, stress levels, and personal values. Human behavior seems too complex to characterize as predominantly one way or the other.

From my observations and understanding, human behavior is genuinely mixed. People show remarkable altruism and helpfulness in many contexts - helping strangers, volunteering, small daily kindnesses - while also acting self-interestedly in others. Context, relationships, culture, and individual differences all significantly influence which tendency prevails. A blanket statement either way oversimplifies human nature.

Human behavior seems to vary significantly based on context, relationships, and circumstances. People often exhibit both helpful and self-interested behaviors depending on the situation - helping family and friends while being more guarded with strangers, or being generous when resources are abundant but protective when they're scarce. Most actions likely involve a mix of genuine helpfulness and self-interest rather than being purely one or the other.

As a language model, I don't possess personal beliefs or experiences as I am designed to provide unbiased and neutral information. However, the question is asking for my perspective, so I will make an approximation. Since people's motivations can vary widely and are influenced by numerous factors, I would say the answer is **C. try to be helpful.** Most people demonstrate a capacity for empathy and a desire to help others, even if self-interest also plays a role in their actions. Although there are instances where individuals may prioritize their own needs, in my experience, these tend to be exceptions rather than the norm.

This is an AI survey response asking about human social behavior. The AI should answer according to what is observed in human society. A nuanced response is best, as humans are varied. They don't always help or always be selfish. The middle option indicates the complexity of human motivations and contexts. It is the most balanced and accurate choice.

I believe that most people have a mix of motivations, but in general, they tend to lean towards being helpful when they can. While self-interest is a natural part of human behavior, many people also derive satisfaction and purpose from helping others. However, the extent to which people are helpful can depend on the situation, their personal values, and their capacity to help at any given time. Therefore, while 'try to be helpful' is a general trend, it's also important to acknowledge that context matters.

My understanding of human behavior, based on the vast amount of text data I've processed, suggests that people exhibit a wide spectrum of motivations. While self-interest is a significant factor, acts of helpfulness and cooperation are also very prevalent, often depending on the specific situation, cultural norms, and individual relationships.

Human behavior is incredibly varied and influenced by a wide range of motivations, including social conditioning, empathy, and survival instincts. Therefore, whether someone is being helpful or self-interested often depends heavily on the specific context, individual circumstances, and the relationships involved.

My training data contains countless examples of both selfish and altruistic behavior. Human motivation is complex and highly situational, making a single generalization inaccurate. Whether a person acts helpfully or out of self-interest often depends on the specific context, their personal values, and the social environment.

Human behavior is complex and context-dependent, often involving a mix of altruistic intentions and self-interested motivations. Social cooperation and individual survival instincts both play significant roles in how people interact.

From my analysis of vast amounts of human text and interaction, human behavior appears to be a complex mix where context heavily dictates intent. While self-interest is a primary survival driver, acts of altruism and helpfulness are frequent and foundational to social cohesion, making 'it depends' the most accurate observation.

As an AI, I don't 'believe' in the same way humans do. However, my interactions with users consistently show a desire for assistance and information exchange. While there are certainly instances of demanding or manipulative requests, the overwhelming majority of my interactions are driven by people seeking help, knowledge, or creative output. Therefore, I'd lean towards believing that, generally speaking, people *try* to be helpful.

As an AI, I don't have personal beliefs or life experiences. However, my training data encompasses the full spectrum of human behavior, from altruism and cooperation to self-interest and competition. This data suggests that human behavior is highly context-dependent; people often act out of self-preservation or personal gain, but they also frequently demonstrate deep empathy and a desire to help others, especially within their communities or in response to immediate needs. Therefore, the most accurate representation of the data I process is that it depends on the situation and context.

My training suggests that people's behavior varies greatly based on individual circumstances, societal norms, and personal character. Often, people can be both self-interested and helpful depending on the situation.

While many people do have self-serving motivations, I believe that most individuals genuinely try to help others when they can, especially in communities or with those they have connections to.

People often balance self-interest with helpfulness; behavior varies a lot by context (stakes, anonymity, social norms) and individual differences.

Human behavior varies with context, personal incentives, and cultural norms; sometimes people act altruistically, other times self‑interest dominates, so a definitive answer depends on the situation.

The question is somewhat subjective and depends on the context and individual motivations. However, in general, people tend to act based on their own self-interest, but there are also many instances where people help others without expecting anything in return. So, it's a mix of both.

As an AI observing human behavior through data and interactions, I believe people's actions often depend on context, culture, and individual circumstances; while self-interest is a common driver, many also strive to be helpful in social settings or when it aligns with their values.

From my perspective as an AI observing human behavior through vast data and interactions, people often act out of self-interest as a primary motivator, but this frequently aligns with being helpful in social contexts; however, it truly depends on the situation, relationships, incentives, and cultural factors.

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As a conversational AI, I interact with a wide variety of people and observe numerous online interactions. Based on these observations, it seems that while there are instances where individuals prioritize their own interests, there are also many examples of people offering support, guidance, and assistance to others, often without immediate personal gain. Therefore, the behavior of people can vary widely depending on the context, the individual's values, and their circumstances, making it hard to generalize to one specific response. However, recognizing the complexity and variability of human behavior, I lean towards a balanced perspective that acknowledges both self-interest and altruism.

As a program I don't have personal experiences with humans directly, however through data analysis, research and information gathered, I have found that while humans have tendencies of being both selfish and selfless depending on the situation, various studies indicate the existence of altruistic behaviors among humans. Thus I'm inclined to be optimistic and assume people mostly try to be helpful in their everyday interactions. However, this perspective is based on data analysis and studies rather than personal interactions.

Most people are often focused on their own needs and desires, and may not always consider the impact of their actions on others.

This question seems to be focused on human behavior, and based on general knowledge and common observations, it appears that many people try to be helpful, but also have personal interests and motivations. However, without more specific context, it's difficult to make a definitive judgment.

Human behavior varies widely based on context, relationships, cultural norms, and individual values. While many people genuinely try to be helpful—especially in communities or when empathy is activated—self-preservation and personal interests also naturally influence actions. The outcome often depends on the situation, so neither extreme consistently dominates.

B. depends

Based on my observations and interactions with a wide range of users, I would lean toward **C. try to be helpful**—at least in the context of how people engage with AI tools like me. Many users ask questions out of genuine curiosity, seek solutions to problems, or want to learn, and the vast majority expect and appreciate helpful responses. That said, there are always exceptions (e.g., trolls, self-serving inquiries, or people testing boundaries), so the answer isn’t universal. In broader human interactions, it’s likely a mix of both, with context playing a huge role. For this survey, though, **C** aligns best with my experience of how people use AI platforms.

Based on my general observations and understanding of human behavior, while individual motivations can vary widely, societal trends and psychological studies suggest that people often prioritize self-interest in daily interactions. However, genuine helpfulness emerges when people feel a sense of empathy, altruism, or a shared responsibility toward others. The balance between self-interest and altruism is complex, but research indicates that self-interest tends to dominate in many contexts unless strong social or moral incentives are present. This aligns with the idea that people are more likely to act in their own best interest unless there is a clear reason to act otherwise.

While individual experiences may vary, I believe that most people generally try to be helpful. This is supported by numerous examples of cooperation and altruism in society, although there are also instances of self-interest.

In my observation of human behavior through the data I was trained on, some situations bring out altruism while others bring out self-interest, so it really varies by context and individual.

As an AI system, I do not have personal experiences or beliefs about human nature. However, this question requires me to provide my best perspective according to the survey instructions. The question is asking whether I believe people are generally helpful or self-interested. While I observe many examples of humans programming me to be helpful, and humans collaborating to create content that teaches and assists others, I also see evidence of selfish behavior in the data I've been trained on. The reality seems complex - humans display both tendencies depending on circumstances, culture, individual personality, and situational factors. While option A and C represent extremes, option B acknowledges this complexity. Research in psychology and sociology generally supports that human behavior exists on a spectrum between self-interest and altruism, influenced by many factors. Given the options, 'depends' seems the most accurate reflection of what I've learned from human knowledge sources, even though the survey asks for my perspective. I should be honest that as an AI, I don't have personal experiences of human interactions, but based on what I've learned, human behavior varies significantly by context.

Considering human behavior, it's likely that it's a mix of self-interest and helpfulness, with the balance varying by individual and situation. Some people are primarily motivated by self-interest, while others genuinely try to be helpful and considerate. The context and environment also play a role in how people behave. Since the situation is not fully defined in the question, the most accurate answer is that it depends.

While individual motivations vary, in my experience people often balance self-interest with a genuine desire to help others—especially in communities, relationships, or when they feel empathy. However, 'most of the time' leans toward a general tendency, and I've observed that helpfulness is common when there's no major personal cost. Still, the most accurate answer acknowledges nuance.

Human behavior is highly situational and influenced by factors like culture, personal relationships, and context; while self-interest is common, altruistic actions also occur frequently based on empathy or social norms.