In Freudian psychodynamic theory, which of the following best describes the Oedipus complex?
a. a child becoming the center of attention
b. extreme jealousy of one or more siblings
c. believing that one is actually the child of royalty
d. incestuous desire of a boy for his mother
D
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A Incorrect. The Oedipus complex, according to Freud psychodynamic theory, does not describe a child becoming the center of attention.
B Incorrect. The Oedipus complex, according to Freud psychodynamic theory, does not describe extreme jealousy of one or more siblings.
C Incorrect. The Oedipus complex, according to Freud psychodynamic theory, does not describe a child believing that one is actually the child of royalty.
D Correct. In Freudian psychodynamic theory, children in the phallic stage (3-6 years) develop a strong incestuous desire for the caregiver of the opposite sex. In boys, Freud labels it the Oedipus complex.
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