The underlying defense mechanisms used by individuals to justify aggressive behaviors include all of the following except:
A) obstructionism
B) potency bias
C) hostile attribution bias
D) social discounting bias

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The other three options (potency bias, hostile attribution bias, social discounting bias) are all defense mechanisms used to justify aggressive behaviors, while obstructionism is not typically considered a defense mechanism.

The Underlying Defense Mechanisms Used by Individuals to Justify Aggressive