Antonio is a boy who, according to Freudian theory, is experiencing the Oedipus complex. Which of the following is most likely to be true about Antonio?

a) He is less than three years old.
b) He has a strong desire to have a special relationship with his mother.
c) He views his father as an ally or teammate.
d) He is in the genital stage of psychosexual development.


Ans: b) He has a strong desire to have a special relationship with his mother.

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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