C066

Offense Sensitivity

B09 Conflict, Aggression & Social Exposure
Core LayerMML-2

Version v1.3.2

Definition

How easily a person experiences insult/humiliation and how long that state persists.

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

Low offense sensitivity: rarely reads input as insulting; lets go quickly; maintains contact.

High Pole

High sensitivity: reads insult easily; remembers for a long time; withdraws/ices out or counterattacks.

Reference

Offense appears in clear cases, but is typically processed and not long-fixed.

Measure

Insult threshold: how small a cue (tone/word/context) triggers offense.

Measuring Methods

• Ambiguous-remark scenarios → “insulted/not insulted” classification.
• Diary: aftertaste duration post-episode.
• Observation: contact cooling speed after critique.

Empirical Anchor

Offense sensitivity / justice sensitivity — victim perspective (Schmitt et al., 2010); perceived injustice reactivity.

Notes

• Distinct from betrayal sensitivity (C052): offense can arise without trust violation.
• Risks at MIN: under-protecting dignity; tolerating toxicity.
• Risks at MAX: rumination, relationship erosion, chronic conflict.

Citation

APA

Human Elements System. (2026). Offense Sensitivity (HES Passport C066, v1.3.2). hestable.com. https://hestable.com/passport/C066

BibTeX

@misc{hes_C066, author = {{Human Elements System}}, title = {{Offense Sensitivity}}, year = {2026}, note = {HES Passport C066, v1.3.2}, howpublished = {\url{https://hestable.com/passport/C066}} }