Task 1

In the class seminar you completed two questionnaires about your Comfort Zone. What were your key factual insights?

Were you surprised / disappointed by the results of the questionnaires?

Did you notice a different level of comfort when considering asking questions or expressing concerns at university? What reasons can you suggest for that? (100words)

first questionnaire result

High motivation level.

People with medium to high motivation levels typically have average to low risk tolerance. The reason for that is that risk tolerance decreases with increased motivation levels.

People with high to extremely high motivation levels tend to have low risk tolerance. Because their goals are so important to them, they tend to be more risk-averse than those who have weak levels of motivation. Contrary to what one may imagine, the higher your motivation, the lower your readiness to risk and vise-versa [research]. Despite a popular belief, high risk tolerance is not at all necessary for goal achievement.

Another interesting note is that highly motivated people don't get their hopes very high, while unmotivated people tend to think that things will work out just fine anyway.

second questionnaire result

You have an average level of risk tolerance. Although you generally prefer to stay within your comfort zone, you venture out on occasion, gently stretching yourself and opening yourself up to new experiences. You consider your options carefully and then try to take the best possible decision while minimizing the chances of failure.