The potency bias is the underlying defense mechanism used to justify aggressive behaviors that has an implicit assumption by the aggressive individual that interactions with others are monitored by superiors to determine who will be promoted.

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Potency bias is not a defense mechanism related to justifying aggressive behaviors based on monitoring by superiors for promotions. It refers to the tendency to perceive or portray something as more powerful or influential than it actually is, which is not specifically tied to aggression or workplace dynamics as described.

The Potency Bias Is the Underlying Defense Mechanism Used to Justify