The Normal Development of a Male Locked in an Oedipal

question 450

Multiple Choice

The normal development of a male locked in an Oedipal rivalry would be expected to occur when

• A)he finds a substitute source of sexual gratification.
• B)his superego overpowers the sexual impulses of his id.
• C)he comes to identify with his father and accepts his values.
• D)he becomes fixated at the phallic stage of development.

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