Ssj and potential

[Ssj3Gogeta96]

Where does the idea that ssj draws power latent power or potential or whatever come from?

 

[SSJ2]

There should be no association of SSJ bringing out dormant power. It isn't mentioned anywhere in the manga, or even the guidebooks to my knowledge. SSJ3 however, is stated to bring out your dormant power in the Daizenshuu, so it's the only one where you could argue that it brings out your potential.

 

[Papasmurf]

People probably get that idea from the fact that Gohan doesn't use Super Saiyan after having his power brought out in the boo arc.