When a little girl experiences the Electra complex, which of the following results in her turning against her mother and developing sexual desires for her father?

A. sublimation
B. rationalization
C. penis envy
D. the collective unconscious


Answer: C

Psychology

You might also like to view...

In factitious disorders, the patient

A. voluntarily makes up symptoms with no apparent motivation. B. is unaware that he or she is making up symptoms. C. truly experiences symptoms with no apparent physical cause. D. makes up symptoms in an effort to avoid work or to receive some other benefit.

Psychology

In individualistic cultures, as opposed to collectivistic cultures,

a. the bonds between individuals and organizations are stronger. b. organizations are considered morally responsible for the welfare of their employees across their life spans. c. people have a more difficult time distinguishing between work time and personal time. d. initiative and freedom on the job are valued.

Psychology

Theorist Ravenna Helson focuses on __________, which suggest that it is the particular events in an adult's life, rather than age per se, that determine the course of personality development

a) normative-crisis models b) generativity-versus-stagnation stages c) midlife crises d) life events models

Psychology

Sam does not believe in using eitherpower assertion or love withdrawalto discipline his daughter. He does, however, use one of the three major kinds of discipline practice. Which of the following discipline strategies does Sam use?

A. Induction B. Avoidance C. Playfulness D. Imitation

Psychology