The Oedipus complex,which,according to Freud,occurs during the __________ stage of psychosexual development,is characterized by_____________ __________.
A) genital; penis envy
B) oral; penis envy
C) phallic; castration anxiety
D) latency; castration anxiety

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The Oedipus complex is said to occur during the phallic stage of psychosexual development, which typically occurs between the ages of three and six. It is characterized by a boy's unconscious desire to replace his father and possess his mother, as well as fears of castration, which Freud believed were repressed by the development of the superego. Therefore, the best choice is C, which identifies the phallic stage and castration anxiety as key features of the Oedipus complex.

The Oedipus Complex,which,according to Freud,occurs During the __________ Stage of Psychosexual