The potency bias is the underlying defense mechanism used by individuals to justify aggressive behaviors that has an implicit assumption that people tend to be motivated by a desire to harm others.

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The potency bias is actually a tendency to overestimate one's own power and influence in situations, and is not necessarily related to aggressive behavior or assumptions about others' motivations.

The Potency Bias Is the Underlying Defense Mechanism Used by Individuals