The Oedipus and Electra complexes refer to:

a. a child developing a sexual attraction to the opposite sex parent and displaying jealously to the same-sex parent.
b. a person trying to become like someone else to deal with anxiety.
c. the desire for immediate gratification of needs with no regard for the consequences.
d. a way of dealing with stress by unconsciously distorting one's perception of reality.fv

Ans: a. a child developing a sexual attraction to the opposite sex parent and displaying jealously to the same-sex parent.

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