The ____ is the underlying defense mechanism used by individuals to justify aggressive behaviors that states aggressive individuals see those they wish to make (or have made)targets of aggressions as evil,immoral,or untrustworthy.
A) potency bias
B) derogation of target bias
C) morality bias
D) social discounting bias

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The term "derogation of target bias" refers to the tendency to view an individual or group as deserving of harm, which justifies aggressive behavior towards them. This bias is a common defense mechanism used to justify aggression towards others. Options A, C, and D are not relevant to the explanation of this defensive mechanism.

The ____ Is the Underlying Defense Mechanism Used by Individuals