Freud's theory of phobias is detailed in a 150-page case history of a little boy named Hans.Freud explained Hans's phobia with which of the following processes?

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Freud explained Hans's phobia through his Oedipus complex. This theory suggests that a young child has sexual desires for their opposite-sex parent and sees their same-sex parent as a rival. Hans's fear of horses was seen as a displacement of his fear and jealousy towards his father, as the horse was seen as a symbol of his dad. Freud believed that resolving the Oedipus complex was essential for overcoming phobias.

Freud's Theory of Phobias Is Detailed in a 150-Page Case