The ________ refers to Freud's theory,which states that between the ages of 3 and 4,all boys develop unconscious sexual urges toward their mothers.

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The theory described in the question is the Oedipus complex, which is a key aspect of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory. The other options are also important components of Freud's theory, with the superego representing the internalized moral standards of an individual, the ego being the mediator between the unconscious and conscious mind, and the Electra complex describing a similar phenomenon in girls where they have unconscious sexual desires toward their fathers. However, none of these directly relate to the specific theory described in the question.

The ________ Refers to Freud's Theory,which States That Between the Ages