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Alright. Doing a simple thought experiment for my Psychology class for extras. Due to its popularity in current media and works of fiction, this may seem a cliche topic and possibly an overused question, but I would like to know what various people would do if they possessed the ability to travel through time. I myself am admittedly a sucker for the idea and I am fascinated by the notion of moving across time via unnatural means, so I apologize if this seems too mainstream--it just seemed fitting for me to use as an open-ended question. Here are the rules: a) As a traveler, you are able to freely travel backwards and forwards through time. b) You are able to travel to points in time where you would not normally exist. c) Even when in the process of traversing through time, you age normally. note-- The way you are able to move across time ['time machine,' wormhole, faster-than-light travel, supernatural ability, etc.] for all intents and purposes is unimportant. For this question, the focus is the actions you take (or do not take) as a 'traveler.' Also, we are assuming that the Everett Graham Wheeler or Many-worlds Interpretation (commonly known as the 'multiverse theory' in pop culture) is true. However, you may also provide an additional answer as to what you would do if it was instead not true and possible to create paradoxes (i.e. the 'Grandfather paradox'). Anyways, any feedback would be greatly appreciated, so long as it takes the question seriously. If any of you guys choose to humor me and answer, I give you my sincere thanks in aiding me.

Hello all, Aang here with a legitimate personality test that I feel may be interesting among you guys. My sister is learning to become a psychologist, and she provided me with a book containing a series of tests. I myself did not create this test, and am using straight out of the book. I will be posting a series of personality tests in the future. This is the first one. Enjoy, How Assertive Are You? INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate how uncharacteristic or descriptive each of the following statements is of you by using the code given below: +3 very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive +2 rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive +1 somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive of me -1 somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly non-descriptive -2 rather uncharacteristic of me, quite non-descriptive -3 very uncharacteristic of me, extremely non-descriptive Questions ( 1-30 ) ​1. Most people seem to be more aggressive and assertive than I am. 2. I have hesitated to make or accept dates because of shyness. 3. When the food served at a restaurant is not done to my satisfaction, I complain about it to the waiter. 4. I am careful to avoid hurting other people's feelings, even when I feel I have been injured. 5. When I am asked to do something, I insist upon knowing why. 6. There are times when I look for a good, vigorous argument. 7. I strive to get ahead as well as most people in my position. 8. To be honest, people often take advantage of me. 9. I enjoy starting conversations with new acquaintances and strangers. 10. I often don't know what to say to attractive people of the opposite sex. 11. I hesitate to make phone calls to businesses and institutions. 12. I would rather apply for a job or for admission to a college by writing letters than a personal meet. 13. I find it embarrassing to return merchandise. 14. If a close and respected relative were annoying me, I would hide my feelings rather than express them. 15. I have avoided asking questions for fear of sounding stupid. 16. During an argument I am sometimes afraid that I will get so upset that I will shake all over. 17. If a famed and respected lecturer makes a statement that I think is incorrect, I will have the audience hear my point of view as well. 18. I avoid arguing over prices with clerks and salesmen. 19. When I have done something important or worth-while, I let others know about it. 20. I am open and frank about my feeling. 21. If someone has been spreading false and bad stories about me, I see that person as soon as possible to talk about it. 22. I often have a hard time saying now. 23. I tend to bottle up my emotions rather than make a scene. 24. I complain about poor service in a restaurant or elsewhere. 25. When I am given a compliment, I sometimes just don't what to say. 26. If a couple near me in a theater or at a lecture were conversing rather loudly, I would ask them to be quiet or take their conversation elsewhere. 27. Anyone attempting to push ahead of me in a line is in for a good battle. 28. I am quick to express an opinion. 29. There are times when I just can't say anything. 30. If a salesman has to considerable trouble to show me merchandise that is not quite suitable, I have a difficult time saying no. SCORING KEY FOR THE RATHUS ASSERTIVENESS SCHEDULE INSTRUCTIONS: The first step to score this scale is to change the sign for the items that are reverse scored. For the items below, if you used a negative number, change the sign from a minus to a plus. If you used a positive number for these items, change the sign from a plus to a minus. 1-2-4-5-9-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-19-23-24-26-30 After you have changed the signs for the items above, find your total score. If your math is a little rusty, you this by adding together all the numbers with the same sign. You will end up with one positive and one negative number. Subtract the smaller number from the larger one and use the sign that was with the larger number. HOW DO YOU COMPARE? Score Percentile -29 15 -15 30 0 50 +15 70 +29 85 Alright, if you enjoyed this test be sure to like the thread, and let me know if you guys want more of this, if it is interesting or not. And, be sure to check out the book: The Psychologists's Book Of Self-Tests Feel free to post your results! God bless, -Aang