C065

Aggression Tendency

B09 Conflict, Aggression & Social Exposure
Core LayerMML-1

Version v1.3.2

Definition

The tendency to use aggression (verbal/behavioral) as an influence strategy by employing pressure, humiliation, threats, or forceful dominance.

Poles

Each HES element is a spectrum, not a category: the Low and High poles describe how it presents at its two extremes, while the Reference marks the typical, everyday middle. The poles map variation across the range — neither end is inherently better or worse.

Low Pole

Non-aggressive strategy: aggression is rarely chosen; the person prefers rules, arguments, soft influence, or distance.

High Pole

Aggression is readily chosen as a tool; pressure and dominance are frequently seen as “effective.”

Reference

Aggression emerges mainly under extreme conditions; otherwise contained.

Measure

Aggressive-choice frequency under frustration or competition.

Measuring Methods

• Conflict-of-interest scenarios → aggressive vs. non-aggressive selection.
• Real-episode audit: verbal attacks, threats, humiliation.
• Group observation: influence style under pressure.

Empirical Anchor

Aggression / reactive aggression (Dodge & Coie, 1987); Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (Buss & Perry, 1992).

Notes

Avoid moral loading; treat as propensity for aggressive response under triggers.
• Distinct from C064Anger Propensity: one may feel anger yet not act aggressively.
• Risks at MIN: weak defense under attack (if no alternative strategy).
• Risks at MAX: violence, trust collapse, sanctions.

Citation

APA

Human Elements System. (2026). Aggression Tendency (HES Passport C065, v1.3.2). hestable.com. https://hestable.com/passport/C065

BibTeX

@misc{hes_C065, author = {{Human Elements System}}, title = {{Aggression Tendency}}, year = {2026}, note = {HES Passport C065, v1.3.2}, howpublished = {\url{https://hestable.com/passport/C065}} }