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During which of the following Psycho-sexual stages, the male child develops the Oedipus Complex ?

The correct answer is

Phallic stage

Phallic Stage: Oedipus Complex Development

The Oedipus Complex, a concept from psychoanalytic theory, describes a child's feelings of desire for the parent of the opposite sex and a sense of rivalry with the parent of the same sex.

According to Sigmund Freud's theory of psycho-sexual development, this complex typically emerges during the Phallic stage.

Psycho-sexual Stages Explained

  • Phallic Stage: This stage occurs roughly between ages 3 and 6. It is characterized by a focus on the genitals and the development of the Oedipus complex (in boys) and the Electra complex (in girls). Children become aware of their sex differences and identify with the same-sex parent to resolve these complex feelings.
  • Anal Stage: Occurs between ages 1.5 and 3 years, focusing on bowel and bladder control.
  • Latency Stage: Occurs between ages 6 and puberty, where sexual feelings are suppressed.
  • Genital Stage: Begins in puberty and continues through adulthood, characterized by mature sexual interests.

Therefore, the male child develops the Oedipus Complex during the Phallic stage.

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Important Questions from Various Psychological Theories

  1. Which of the following are the elements of observation learning (one of the outcomes of Bandura's Social Cognitive theory of learning?)

    A. Attention

    B. Retention

    C. Articulation

    D. Production

    E. Motivation

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  2. Arrange the stages of Piaget's theory of cognitive development in ascending order?

    A. Concrete operational stage

    B. Pre-operational stage

    C. Sensorimotor stage

    D. Formal operation stage

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  3. Which of the following processes are for observational learning proposed by Bandura?

    A. Attention

    B. Adaptation

    C. Retention (Memory)

    D. Behavioral rehearsal

    E. Motivation

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  4. According to Herbart, arrange the elements of Pedagogy of teaching and learning in a sequence?

    A. Preparation

    B. Association

    C. Presentation

    D. Application

    E. Generalisation

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  5. Match List-I with List-II

    List-I (Piaget's stages of cognitive Development)List-II (Characteristics)
    A.SensorimotorI.Can think logically about concrete problems
    B.Pre-operationalII.Learns through reflexs senses and movements actions on the environment
    C.Concrete operationalIII.Can think hypothetically and deductively
    D.Formal operationalIV.Develops language and being to use symbols to represent objects

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