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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According to psychoanalytic theory, dreams can reveal unconscious desires and conflicts, which can include the Oedipus complex (a child's erotic feelings toward the opposite-sex parent and hostility toward the same-sex parent). Wei's dream of saving his mother from harm may reflect his desire to protect her and his fear of losing her, which could be related to his unconscious feelings toward his father.

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