Many people believe that accidents happen to others and take more risks.

• A. Impulsivity
• B. Invulnerability
• C. Resignation
• D. Anti-authority

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is the illusion of invulnerability, a risk-perception bias where people think accidents happen to others and not to them. When someone feels shielded from harm, they’re more likely to take risks or skip safety steps because they underestimate their own chances of being affected. In a Boeing QA context, this bias can show up as relaxed adherence to procedures, rushing through tasks, or underestimating potential hazards, all of which undermine safety culture and increase the chance of error.

This belief—thinking you won’t be the one to experience an accident—fits best with invulnerability because it directly explains why individuals take more risks. Impulsivity focuses on acting without thinking, which is not the same as a relative belief about personal risk. Resignation describes giving up rather than taking risks, and anti-authority is about opposing rules or leadership, not a general belief about risk to oneself.