According to Freud, the Oedipus complex (for boys) or Electra complex (for girls) develops during the ________ stage.

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According to Freud's psychosexual stages of development, the Oedipus complex (for boys) or Electra complex (for girls) develops during the phallic stage, which typically occurs between the ages of 3 and 6. During this stage, children become aware of their genitals and often have sexual desires towards their opposite-sex parent and see their same-sex parent as a rival. This complex is resolved through identification with the same-sex parent and internalization of their values and behaviors.

According to Freud, the Oedipus Complex (For Boys) or Electra