A child desires the affection of the opposite-sex parent and wants to eliminate the same-sex parent.According to Freudian theory,these feelings develop in the _______ stage.
A) phallic
B) genital
C) anal
D) oral

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According to Freudian theory, the phallic stage occurs between the ages of 3 and 6, during which children become aware of their gender and develop sexual attraction to the opposite-sex parent. This is known as the Oedipus complex in boys and the Electra complex in girls, and involves a desire to eliminate the same-sex parent as a rival for the affection of the desired parent. Therefore, option A is the best answer.

A Child Desires the Affection of the Opposite-Sex Parent and Wants