The Oedipus complex is the term used by Freud to describe
A) the erogenous zones that are the focus of the latency stage.
B) the passive dependence of someone who is orally fixated.
C) children's efforts to overcome feelings of inferiority.
D) boys' feelings of guilt and fear of punishment over their sexual desire for their mother.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Oedipus complex was named after the Greek myth of Oedipus, who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother. In Freudian psychology, this term refers to the unconscious sexual desire that boys have for their mother, and the guilt and fear of punishment they feel towards their father for having these desires. Girls go through a similar process called the Electra complex.

The Oedipus Complex Is the Term Used by Freud to Describe