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Girls have an unconscious desire to replace their mothers for their father's attention. Most grow out of it. For those who don't, they carry this desire into adulthood. As a woman, they have a sexually charged attraction to a man, who looks like or reminds them of their father.
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Where did the word electra complex come from?
The term electra-complex was coined by the psychologist Carl Jung.
What is the opposite of Oedipus complex?
Electra complex
What is the opposite of complexity?
Electra complex
What is an electra complex?
Electra Complex is a medical or proper term which means when a daughter in a family, finds her dad sexually attractive.The term for a son finding his mother attractive is Oedipus Complex.
What are the cuases of electra complex?
pee pee
What is the Electra complex?
refers to a daughter's relationship with her father
What was Sigmund Freud's theory of aggression?
Sigmund Freud believed that human aggression stemmed from the "death instinct," known as Thanatos, which is the innate drive toward self-destruction and aggression. He theorized that aggression serves as a way to release pent-up energy and relieve internal tension. Freud also suggested that aggressive impulses are present in all individuals and are regulated by the ego and superego.
Who coined the term electra complex?
The psychologist Carl Jung.
What are the ratings and certificates for Hercules - 1998 Hercules and the Complex Electra 1-42?
Hercules - 1998 Hercules and the Complex Electra 1-42 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-Y
Does Electra complex refers to a son's romantic obsession with his mother?
No, the Electra complex refers to a daughter's subconscious attraction to her father and desire to compete with her mother for his attention, based on Freudian theory.
Does Oedipus complex only apply to boys?
Yes, the opposite effect in girls is called an Electra complex.
How do overcome Oedipus complex and electra complex among their children?
Most children outgrow these complexes before adulthood.
