In Freudian Theory, a Little Boy Who Develops Sexual Feelings

question 201

Multiple Choice

In Freudian theory, a little boy who develops sexual feelings toward his mother and becomes jealous of his father is experiencing _____.

• A) a strong superego
• B) the genital stage
• C) the Oedipus complex
• D) identification

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Definitions:

Adaptable

Able to adapt to new situations or surroundings.

Gender-Typed

Refers to behaviors, attributes, or traits that are strongly associated with one's biological sex, as defined by societal norms and expectations.

Gender Identity

An individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth.

Male

Referring to the sex that produces small, mobile gametes (typically sperm) in sexually reproducing organisms.