Is there good way of knowing how you'll respond in a crisis? Is it just random, or is it tied to some characteristic which can be observed in normal life?
For instance, I am quite self-regulated and often go against the grain in regular life. I spend a lot more time thinking about the "right way" to do things than do most people, I suspect. I never accept things on blind faith, even if they are told to me by a supposed authority figure.
Does all this mean I stand a better chance of not being a sheep in a crisis?
> Is there good way of knowing how you'll respond in a crisis?
Practice. Get safe but uncomfortable, cause some chaos, and deal with it. Then think about what you did, and why, and what you'll do next time. Or hire an outdoor first aid instuctor to inflict that on you.
> Does all this mean I stand a better chance of not being a sheep in a crisis?
It might. On the other hand, it might increase the chance of you getting blown up while arguing about the right way to escape. There's no easy answer.
I think if you studied people involved in emergencies, the people who knew about the bystander effect would be the ones who made all the difference. It's good to be prepared.
For instance, I am quite self-regulated and often go against the grain in regular life. I spend a lot more time thinking about the "right way" to do things than do most people, I suspect. I never accept things on blind faith, even if they are told to me by a supposed authority figure.
Does all this mean I stand a better chance of not being a sheep in a crisis?