Are you a Hero or a Bystander? Take this quiz, and post your results. Then, tonight @ 9, learn the science behind
it all - why some are more likely to help out, while others watch.
Gauge Your Hero Potential
Answer each on a six-point scale, with 1 being 'strongly disagree' and 6 being 'strongly agree':
- I often have tender, concerned feelings for people less fortunate than me.
- Fear does not keep me from pursuing my goals.
- I try to understand my friends better by imagining how things look from their perspective.
- Despite numerous setbacks, I usually succeed at getting what I want.
- Fear does not stop me from doing the right thing.
- I want to be competent, and I believe I can be.
- Being truthful is extremely important to me.
Results: Heroism is linked to traits such as bravery, empathy, hopefulness and coping ability. The higher your scored, the more heroic you are likely to be in an emergency.
Source: WSJ reporting based on scales used by researchers
