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Instructors are emotionally reactive, which means that they experience their emotions strongly and can be very passionate., however also have a higher tendency to experience emotions such as anxiety, anger and depression. Due to their independence and reserve, sometimes the Instructor can be perceived as arrogant or unfriendly, however this is merely because they don't require the same level of social stimulation or interaction that others may seek. The Instructor enjoys a good balance between the real world and fantasy, they are mostly aware of and in touch with their emotions. Being open-minded to new and unusual ideas helps them to interact with the world. With a sense of social responsibility and a general trust in others, Instructors are often seen as sincere and generous. However the Instructor generally has good self discipline and is recognized as being able to plan and think ahead.
How this type scores on each of the five personality domains.
High Neuroticism: Reactive
Low Extraversion: Introverted
High Openness: Open
High Agreeableness: Agreeable
High Conscientiousness: Disciplined
Key strengths and development opportunities for The Instructor.
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How this personality type connects with others in close relationships.
Instructors bring patient wisdom and deep caring to their relationships. They naturally adopt a nurturing role, helping partners grow and overcome challenges. Their emotional depth creates strong bonds, while their discipline ensures they show up consistently. They thrive with partners who appreciate thoughtful guidance and reciprocate emotional investment.
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Types that share similar trait profiles.
The Instructor (RIOAD) is a Big Five personality type characterized by emotional reactivity, introversion, high openness, agreeableness, and discipline. Instructors are patient teachers who guide others with hard-earned wisdom and deep empathy.
Instructors excel in specialized teaching and mentoring roles such as special needs education, music teaching, rehabilitation counseling, ESL instruction, and writing facilitation.
The Instructor accounts for approximately 1.64% of the population, making it a relatively uncommon Big Five personality type.
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