According to Freud, in the _________ stage, children develop a marked attachment to the parent of the opposite sex and become jealous of the same-sex parent.
A) anal
B) genital
C) oral
D) phallic

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This describes Freud's phallic stage, which occurs between the ages of 3 and 6. During this stage, children become aware of their gender differences and develop a strong attachment to the parent of the opposite sex (the Oedipus complex for boys, the Electra complex for girls). They may also feel jealousy or rivalry towards the same-sex parent. This stage is critical in personality development and lays the groundwork for later adult relationships.

According to Freud, in the _________ Stage, Children Develop a Marked