In Freud's theory, the Oedipal complex is:

a. the desire for males to kill their father and marry their mother.
b. the desire of males to kill their parents and marry their sisters.
c. the desire for males to be women.
d. the desire for women to become like their fathers.

A. Freud proposed that all children experience an Oedipus complex in which they desire to displace their same-sex parent and enjoy sexual access to the other-sex parent.

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a) social problem-solving b) meditation c) situational protocol d) trust dynamics

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