The Oedipus complex occurs during the __________ stage.
A)phallic
B)genital
C)oral
D)anal

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The Oedipus complex, according to Freudian theory, occurs during the third stage of psychosexual development, which is the phallic stage. During this stage, children become aware of their own gender identity and develop sexual urges towards their opposite-sex parent while simultaneously experiencing jealousy towards their same-sex parent. Freud believed that resolving this complex was crucial for a child’s healthy psychosexual development.

The Oedipus Complex Occurs During the __________ Stage