Freud claimed that the hostility of little boys toward their fathers results in

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According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, boys experience castration anxiety during their phallic stage (ages 3-6) when they become aware of their father's role as a rival for their mother's affection. The fear of losing their penis (castration anxiety) motivates the boy to identify with his father and adopt his gender role behavior, ultimately leading to the resolution of the Oedipus complex.

Freud Claimed That the Hostility of Little Boys Toward Their