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What refers to a son's romantic obsession with his mother?
well, for starters, i can tell you that a Son obsessed with his mother is more common, it links to the psychosexual stages of development. the correct psychological term for this is the Oedipus complex, and i would imagine, in answer to your question that a mother being obsessed with her son is known a reverse Oedipus complex.
which of these refers to a son's romantic obsession with his mother?
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What term refers to a sons romantic obsession with his mother?
The term that refers to a son's romantic obsession or attraction to his mother is "Oedipus complex." This concept, introduced by Sigmund Freud, describes a child's feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent. It is part of Freud's theory of psychosexual development.
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 is the difference between Oedipus complex from Electra Complex?
The Electra complex is where a female loves her father and hates her mother because she believes that she has been castrated. This is called penis envy. She then realises that her mother is in the same position and relates to her. The Oedipus project is in males instead of females and they love the father instead of the mother instead of the father. They fear that their father will find out that they love their mother and cut off their penis. The boy then finds out that this wouldn't happen and relate to his father instead of his mother.
Who theorized the Oedipus complex?
Sigmund Freud [May 6, 1856-September 23, 1939] theorized the Oedipus complex. By that complex, he highlighted the mother-son interaction that may go from healthy to unhealthy. Freud also theorized the similar, Electra complex. By that complex, he highlighted the father-daughter interaction that may go from healthy to unhealthy.The names for both complexes are based upon legendary names in classical Greek mythology. Albeit unknowingly, Theban King Oedipus is a father killer. Knowingly, Argive Princess Electra is a mother killer.Albeit unknowingly, Oedipus fixates on a woman who's old enough to be his mother and who in fact turns out to be his mother. Knowingly, Electra loves her father and hates her mother. So she plots with her brother to kill their mother for having killed their father. It's fine with Electra that her father had taken a lover. It isn't fine with her that her mother did likewise.
What does unresolved electra complex mean?
Unresolved electra complex means a woman has a sexually charged attraction to a man who looks like or reminds her of her father. Most girls outgrow the unconscious desire to replace their mother for their father's attention. For some, they never outgrow this desire.
Is it possible for a stepdaughter to have an Oedipus complex over her stepfather?
No, it isn't possible in Freudian psychology for a stepdaughter to have an Oedipus complex over her stepfather. The Oedipus complex is applied to the relationship of a son to his mother. The equivalent for a daughter to her father is the Electra complex.The two complexes get their names from stories in ancient Greek mythology. The Oedipus complex refers to Theban King Oedipus' albeit unknowing, abnormal relationship with his parents. He kills his father, Theban King Laius. He weds and beds his mother, Theban Queen Jocasta.The Electra complex refers to Argive Princess Electra of Mycenae. She thinks it's o.k. for her father, King Agamemnon, to bring back as his lover, the war prize Cassandra, from Troy. She doesn't think it's o.k. for her mother, Clytemnestra, to have cousin-in-law Aegisthus as a lover. Electra and her brother Orestes end up planning the murder of Clytemnestra for having murdered Agamemnon.So the Oedipus complex warns of an abnormal attachment between son and mother. The Electra complex warns of an abnormal attachment between daughter and father.
Who was Electra's Mother?
Tethys
What are the characteristics of a person with an Electra complex?
A person with an Electra complex may exhibit feelings of competitiveness or jealousy towards their mother and desire their father's exclusive attention. This can lead to unresolved conflicts and challenges in forming healthy relationships with both parents. Therapy may be beneficial in working through these complex emotions.
Who are Electra and Orestes?
Orestes, son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra - killed his mother who had killed his father. Electra was his sister.
Who is the mother of Iris the goddess?
Electra, a cloud goddess, was the mother of the goddess Iris.
