Conan constantly wants to be near his mother, receiving her affectionate touching and kissing. He wants nothing to do with his father, and actively stands between his parents to keep them from hugging each other. According to Freudian theory, it is likely that Conan is _____.

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Conan's behavior of wanting to be close to his mother and keep his father away is consistent with the Oedipus complex. According to Freudian theory, young boys experience an Oedipus complex where they see their father as a rival for their mother's affection and desire to be closer to their mother while pushing their father away. This behavior is considered normal and developmentally appropriate during the phallic stage of psychosexual development.

Conan Constantly Wants to Be near His Mother, Receiving Her