Freud suggested that a boy's identification with his father during the phallic stage illustrates
A) latency development.
B) the benefits of immediate gratification.
C) free association.
D) the process of conflict resolution.

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Freud suggested that during the phallic stage, a boy identifies with his father as a way to resolve the Oedipus complex, which is essentially a process of conflict resolution. This involves the boy's unconscious desire for his mother and jealousy towards his father, leading to fear of punishment (castration anxiety) and ultimately identification with the father to resolve these conflicts.

Freud Suggested That a Boy's Identification with His Father During