Oedipus complex
Oedipus Complex
The Oedipus complex (/ˈɛdɪpəs ˈkɒmplɛks/; from the Greek Οἰδίπους, Oidípous) is a concept in psychoanalytic theory introduced by Sigmund Freud. The term derives its name from the Greek mythological character Oedipus, who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother.
Definition
The Oedipus complex refers to a child's feelings of desire for their opposite-sex parent and jealousy and rivalry with their same-sex parent. According to Freud, this complex occurs during the Phallic stage of psychosexual development, between the ages of three and six.
Etymology
The term "Oedipus complex" was coined by Freud in his book The Interpretation of Dreams (1899). It is derived from the name of the Greek mythological character Oedipus, who unknowingly kills his father, Laius, and marries his mother, Jocasta.
Related Terms
- Electra complex: The female counterpart to the Oedipus complex, proposed by Carl Jung.
- Psychosexual development: A central element of Freud's psychoanalytic sexual drive theory.
- Phallic stage: The third stage of psychosexual development, where the Oedipus complex occurs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oedipus complex
- Wikipedia's article - Oedipus complex
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