The central issue in the Oedipus complex is that the young boy unconsciously
a. desires his mother but fears being punished by his father.
b. desires to kill his mother.
c. begins to seek normal adult sexual gratification.
d. wishes he could have a baby.
e. recognizes that he is like his father instead of his mother.
a. desires his mother but fears being punished by his father.
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Identity-__________ individuals lack clear direction. They are not committed to values or goals, nor are they actively trying to reach them
A) achieved B) foreclosed C) diffused D) delayed
Stimulus motives differ from biological motives in that stimulus motives
a. are innate and necessary for survival. b. appear to be innate, but are not necessary for survival. c. are acquired through various forms of conditioning and learning. d. include needs for security, status, approval, and achievement.