Phillip works for a large corporation. He is suspicious of his male boss and puts a lot of effort into proving that he is better than his male coworkers. Which of the following is most likely Philips problem?

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Philip's suspicious of his male boss and his efforts to prove himself better than male coworkers suggest fixation at the phallic stage of psychosexual development, where the focus of pleasure is the genitalia, leading to the development of the Oedipus complex and castration anxiety in males. This can lead to a male child's desire for his mother and rivalry with his father, which isn't resolved, leading to neurotic behavior in adulthood. Therefore, the best choice is C - Philip is fixated at the phallic stage.

Phillip Works for a Large Corporation