During the phallic stage, children develop hostility toward the same-sex parent.According to Freud, this conflict is typically resolved by the

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According to Freud, during the phallic stage (around ages 3 to 6), children experience the Oedipus or Electra complex, which involves feeling attraction to the opposite-sex parent and hostility toward the same-sex parent. This conflict is typically resolved when the child identifies with the same-sex parent, adopting their values and ideals, and internalizes their gender role. This process is called the resolution of the Oedipus or Electra complex. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

During the Phallic Stage, Children Develop Hostility Toward the Same-Sex