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Research Notes on Oedipus Complex
The Oedipus Complex theory was created by famous psychologist Sigmund Freud.1 In this theory the child feels a sexual attraction to the opposite sex parent and a wish of death for the same sex parent.2 It is often misunderstood as a love of the mother and hatred of the father in both sexes.3
Fast Facts:
- Named after a Greek mythical character4
- Often refers to experiences of male children5
- Usually appears between the ages of 3 and 56
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Latest Headlines on Oedipus Complex
What is Oedipus Complex?
- Changing Minds: Oedipus Complex Description
- The Columbia Encyclopedia: Oedipus Complex
- Dictionary.com: Oedipus Complex Definition
What are the Symptoms of Oedipus Complex?
- Answers.com: Early Oedipus Complex
- Wikia: Theory of the Oedipal Complex
- Wrong Diagnosis: Oedipus Complex
What are the Causes and Complications of Oedipus Complex?
- Haverford: The Oedipus Complex
- So Feminine: Consequences on Adult Life
What are the Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Oedipus Complex?
- University of Washington: Oedipus Complex
- All Psych Online: Freud’s Stages of Psychosexual Development
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Oedipus Complex
- SparkNotes: Freud Message Board
- Indian Officer: Oedipus Complex
- Voice of Women: Why is There a Girl Child Bias in India-The Oedipus Complex
Foundations and Support Groups on Oedipus Complex
- Daily Strength: Oedipus Complex
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Oedipus Complex
- JAMA: Oedipus Complex Articles
- Google Scholar: Oedipus Complex Results
- PubMed Central: Oedipus Complex Listings
Research Notes References
- ↑ Britannica Online Encyclopedia: Oedipus Complex
- ↑ Wikipedia: Oedipus Complex
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Janet
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Oedipus Complex, Oedipus, Oedipital Complex, Oedipital Theory, Oedipus Stage, Oedipital Stage, Oedipus, Oedipital complex, Oedipital complex
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