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Why do certain situations bring out the best and worst in people?

Why is it that ordinary people suddenly become heroes in some disastrous situations and other people become villains in other situations?

(and just for myself)

Why do i sometimes become more efficient and focused after talking about having "a job to do"? How is it that i can become like this after many moments of self-pity and resignation?

How is this possible?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    well in my opinion the way u can tell who people really are. is in quick situation. for ex lets say ur at war a granade drops will u jump on it to save ur own mens life or try to run like a coward. To me everone full of **** until there tested. thats y i love the saw series it show u who people really are

  • 1 decade ago

    To answer your second question: Because you are able to focus on something larger or more important than yourself for awhile. It happens with new mothers, new pet owners, etc. Studies show it helps relieve depression (self-pity and resignation).

  • 1 decade ago

    Inspiration that you received by something you thought about or from what someone said to you.

    Character, morals, beliefs, and a bit of magic sometimes influence people in crisis or when faced with dilemmas.

  • 1 decade ago

    People react to stress differently.

    In your case, maybe just having an idle mind allows you to wallow, then a task comes and you react easily because your mind/body needed something to do.

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  • 1 decade ago

    When things get cercumstantiul people will act more as who they are inside.

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