Freud called the desire of a son to possess the mother and to get rid of the father the
A) Electra complex.
B) primal conflict.
C) instinct for incest.
D) Oedipus complex.

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The Oedipus complex is the desire of a son to possess the mother and to get rid of the father, as described by Freud. The Electra complex is a similar desire in girls. The primal conflict and instinct for incest are not specific terms used by Freud to describe this particular concept.

Freud Called the Desire of a Son to Possess the Mother