The Oedipus Complex Is the Term Used by Freud to Describe

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Multiple Choice

The Oedipus complex is the term used by Freud to describe

• A)the erogenous zones that are the focus of the latency stage.
• B)the passive dependence of someone who is orally fixated.
• C)children's efforts to overcome feelings of inferiority.
• D)boys' feelings of guilt and fear of punishment over their sexual desire for their mother.

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