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Karen J. Prager, Ph.D., A.B.P.P. Professor of Psychology and Program Head for Gender Studies Diplomate in Family Psychology The University of Texas at Dallas |
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More Information About Dr. Prager's work Processes in Couple Relationships Teaching and Professional Practice Selected Papers and Publications
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Oedipal & Electra Conflicts
* Developmental turning point * During phallic stage Steps of conflict: Phallic-stage child discovers own libido & sexual/romantic longings Child falls in love with opposite-sex parent Feels jealous of same-sex parent Steps for boys Jealousy stimulates aggressive fantasies Child wants opposite sex parent for self alone Aggressive fantasies cause severe anxiety Anxiety leads to repression of love & aggressive feelings Steps for girls Jealousy stimulates feelings of inferiority Girl has penis envy
Penis envy & inferiority feelings cause anxiety Anxiety leads to repression of love, penis envy, and inferiority feelings Superego develops simultaneously with repression of love, aggression, & inferiority. Superego watches that id impulses do not erupt in immoral behavior. Boy identifies with father Girl identifies with mother In order to eventually have a mate like the opposite sex parent. Repression of love/sexual feelings leads to latency stage.
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