Oedipus+or+Elektra+Complex

 = Definition: = Occurring in the phallic stage, a conflict in which the child is sexually attracted to the opposite sex parent a feels hostility toward the same-sex parent (Oedipus for males; Elektra for females). Gen Psych, Chapter 11, Pg. 354

Examples:
The full play in which the term is derived. [] Feeling anger towards one parent of the same sex because the child supposedly wants the other parent, sexually.



Little Joey tells his mom "Mommy, when I grow up I want to marry you." Daddy says "Well buddy, she's already married to me." This would cause Joey to feel anger towards his dad because he wants to marry mommy, he would then see it as needing to get the dad out of the way so he could marry mom.

Analogies:
Everyone loves their parent but during the phallic stage when the Oedipus or Elektra Complex is present we develop a sexual wanting for them.

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In the News:
Fully explains the Oedipus Complex suggested by Freud and how to resolve it. [] Gives an extensive look into both the Oedipus and Elektra Complexes. It tells of the sexual awakening beginning in the phallic stage and the jealousies that incur toward the other parent. []

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