Hazardous attitudes & antidotes
Five hazardous attitudes (FAA PHAK). Spot the attitude as it happens, then recite its antidote (short counter-thought).
| Attitude | The thought | Behind it (PHAK Ch. 2) | Antidote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-authority | "Don't tell me." | Resents being told what to do; sees rules and procedures as unnecessary. | Follow the rules. They are usually right. |
| Impulsivity | "Do it quickly." | Acts at once, without weighing alternatives. | Not so fast. Think first. |
| Invulnerability | "It won't happen to me." | Believes accidents happen to others, so takes more risk. | It could happen to me. |
| Macho | "I can do it." | Takes risks to prove or impress. | Taking chances is foolish. |
| Resignation | "What's the use?" | Feels unable to change the outcome, so leaves decisions to others. | I'm not helpless. I can make a difference. |
Trap: exam matches scenario to attitude, or attitude to antidote. Look-alikes: anti-authority (rejects rule) vs macho (proves self); impulsivity (acts too fast) vs resignation (does not act at all).
References
- FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25)