One night after he heard his parents arguing,4-year-old Wei had a vivid dream in which he saved his mother from being bitten by a large snake. A psychoanalyst would most likely suspect that Wei's dream reflects a(n)

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The Oedipus complex is a psychoanalytic theory that suggests that young children develop romantic feelings for their opposite-sex parent and view their same-sex parent as a rival. When Wei saves his mother from a dangerous snake in his dream, it may reflect his unconscious desire to protect and be close to her, which is a common theme in the Oedipus complex.

One Night After He Heard His Parents Arguing,4-Year-Old Wei Had