Among little boys,fears of castration result from:
A) reaction formation
B) the Oedipus complex
C) penis envy
D) the latency stage

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fear of castration in little boys is a key concept in the Oedipus complex, where the boy feels threatened by his father's power and becomes attached to his mother. This fear stems from the belief that the father will punish the child for his desire for the mother by castrating him.

Among Little Boys,fears of Castration Result From