Asked by Cynthia Garcia on Jul 01, 2024

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Which complex is associated with a boy fearing his father and desiring his mother

A)  genital complex 
B)  Oedipal complex 
C)  phallic complex 
D)  Electra complex

Oedipal Complex

A concept in psychoanalytic theory introduced by Sigmund Freud which posits a child's unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.

Mother

A female parent or guardian who provides care, protection, and guidance to her offspring.

  • Understand key Freudian theories essential to the development of personality, including the stages of fixation and the Oedipal complex.
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Ricky CordovaJul 03, 2024
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B
Explanation :
The Oedipal complex is associated with a boy fearing his father and desiring his mother, and is a key concept in Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory. It occurs during the phallic stage of development (ages 3-6) and is characterized by a child's unconscious sexual desire for the opposite-gender parent and hostility towards the same-gender parent. This complex is named after the Greek myth of Oedipus, who unknowingly killed his father and married his mother.