Conan constantly wants to be near his mother, receiving her affectionate touching and kissing.He wants nothing to do with his father, and actively stands between his parents to keep them from hugging each other.According to Freudian theory, it is likely that Conan is ________.

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Conan's behavior is indicative of the Oedipus complex, according to Freudian theory. This complex occurs during the phallic stage of psychosexual development, where a child, typically around the ages of 3-6, unconsciously desires the opposite-sex parent and views the same-sex parent as a rival. Conan's desire to be close to his mother and his efforts to keep his parents apart are classic signs of this complex.

Conan Constantly Wants to Be near His Mother, Receiving Her