Which psychosexual stage of development focuses on coping with incestuous sexual feelings?
A) oral
B) anal
C) genital
D) phallic

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The phallic stage (ages 3 to 6) of psychosexual development is characterized by the development of the Oedipus complex (for boys) and the Electra complex (for girls) where the child experiences incestuous sexual feelings towards the parent of the opposite sex. The child copes with these feelings by identifying with the same-sex parent and internalizing their values and behaviors, ultimately leading to the development of the superego.

Which Psychosexual Stage of Development Focuses on Coping with Incestuous