During which of the stages of psychosexual development do the Oedipal and Electra complexes emerge?
A) oral
B) anal
C) phallic
D) genital

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The Oedipal and Electra complexes emerge during the phallic stage of psychosexual development, which occurs between the ages of 3 and 6. During this stage, children become aware of their genitals and develop sexual attraction towards the parent of the opposite sex and rivalry towards the same-sex parent. This is known as the Oedipal complex for boys and the Electra complex for girls.

During Which of the Stages of Psychosexual Development Do the Oedipal