Asked by Lesila Fifita on May 29, 2024
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Freud suggested that a boy's identification with his father during the phallic stage illustrates
A) latency development.
B) the benefits of immediate gratification.
C) free association.
D) the process of conflict resolution.
Identification
The psychological process in which an individual assimilates an aspect, property, or attribute of the other and is transformed, wholly or partially, by the model the other provides.
Phallic Stage
A phase in Freud's psychosexual development theory occurring between the ages of three and six, where the libido's focus is on the genital area.
Latency Development
A phase in psychosexual development following the phallic stage, characterized by a decrease in sexual urges and interests.
- Describe the principle of identification and its role in shaping personality development.
- Acknowledge the presence of the Oedipus and Electra complexes and their role in the development of psychosexual stages.
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Zybrea KnightJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Freud suggested that during the phallic stage, a boy identifies with his father as a way to resolve the Oedipus complex, which is essentially a process of conflict resolution. This involves the boy's unconscious desire for his mother and jealousy towards his father, leading to fear of punishment (castration anxiety) and ultimately identification with the father to resolve these conflicts.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the principle of identification and its role in shaping personality development.
- Acknowledge the presence of the Oedipus and Electra complexes and their role in the development of psychosexual stages.