During the phallic stage, little fall in love and want to have sex with their ________.

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According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, during the phallic stage (ages 3-6), boys develop a desire for their mother and wish to replace their father. This desire is known as the Oedipus complex. Girls, on the other hand, experience the Electra complex, where they desire their father and wish to supplant their mother. Therefore, the correct answer is C - boys want to have sex with their mothers during the phallic stage.

During the Phallic Stage, Little Fall in Love and Want