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Definition—The intrinsic motivation to:

Discern truth through careful research and then…

Respond in service by clearly presenting this truth to others in such a way that it will be easy to learn.


Profile—People with the motivation of researching often exhibit the following traits:

  • You believe that teaching is the basis on which all other areas of life should derive their existence and meaning.
  • You are concerned that words and terms be used accurately and appropriately.
  • You are careful to test any knowledge taught to you by others.
  • You truly enjoy studying in order to validate truth.
  • You carefully use established systems of truth to validate new information.
  • You present truth in a systematic sequence.
  • You react negatively to illustrations used out of context.
  • You have an ability to instruct others in a way that makes learning clear and easy.

Caution—People with the motivation of researching may be misunderstood for the following reasons:

  • Your emphasis on the accuracy of ideas and their interpretation may appear to neglect practical application.
  • Because you are hesitant to accept the research of others without carefully examining it, this may be misconstrued as professional jealousy by others.
  • The fact that you always test the knowledge taught to you may appear as pride in your own knowledge.
  • The inclusion of details when presenting your research may seem unnecessary to those listening.
  • The need to be objective in research may make you appear as lacking warmth or feeling when speaking to others.

Warning—People with the motivation of researching need to be careful that:

  • You don't become proud of the knowledge which you have gained.
  • You don't concentrate on details of information to the exclusion of communicating basic principles of life.
  • You don't become more concerned about your research than about the response of those whom you teach.
  • You don't begin to rely on your own ability to study out truth so much that you fail to collaborate with others in searching for truth.
  • Your concentrating on study of truth rather than relating to people may keep you out of touch with the needs of people.