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What are the characteristics of a person with an Electra complex?
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The term is used for a woman, who has a sexually charged attraction to a man, who reminds her of her father.
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What was Sigmund Freud's theory of aggression?
Oedipus complex Electra complex and the Thanatos concept
What are Two special characteristics of a person?
A person's characteristics is how they act and how they look. Physical characteristics could be things like color of eyes and hair. Personality characteristics could be if they are shy our outgoing.
Is the child's unconscious esxual desire for the opposite-sex parent the Oedipus complex theory of freud's?
Not exactly. The Oedipus Complex applies only to boys (from the age of three to five. Otherwise, the complex doesn't apply), so it's when boys sexually desire their mothers and view their fathers as rivals for their mother's love. When females sexually desire their fathers, it's called the Electra Crisis.
What is Oedipus complex called when a girl has it?
Elektra complex- but please this could be an example of alpha/beta bias in freud's work. Is this complex real?Actually, yes. Freud's version for the female Oedipus Complex is known as the Electra Complex. This is from ages 3-6 when girls have a sort of "penis envy" in which they develop a certain want for their fathers. This where a female would become a "Daddy's Girl" or want to grow up and marry someone just like dad. Involves a small crush on the fatherly figure but soon goes away as a child gets older.
What is a father complex?
The answer will depend on whether it's a negative father complex, or a positive father complex. A person with a negative father complex will be fearful and distrustful towards stereotypical father figures. A person with a positive father complex will seek out and admire stereotypical father figures. A father complex (positive or negative) is probably brought on by an under-involved father during childhood - your mind believes it missed out on having a father during childhood so it seeks an ideal replacement in later life.
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?
Oedipus complex Electra complex and the Thanatos concept
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.
