Which of the following periods in a man's life is, in Levinson's scheme, parallel to the Oedipal child's search for power and glory?

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According to Levinson's scheme, the period of "Becoming one's own man" is parallel to the Oedipal child's search for power and glory. During this period (roughly ages 22-28), men strive to establish themselves in their careers and assert their independence from their parents. This can be seen as a masculine version of the Oedipal complex as men seek to dominate the external world and establish their own identity.

Which of the Following Periods in a Man's Life Is