phallic Flashcards
what is the phallic stage
-kids develop a hatred towards the same-sex parents
-the libido focuses on the gentials
what does the phallic look for males
-they develope an oedipus cpmplex towards their mother
-strong desire to posses their mom
-start hating their father and desire to get rid of them.
-However, they fear their fatherwill find out about their desire towards their mom and they will castrate them. [CASTRATION ANXIETY]
what if the phallic stage is succesful for male
-the boy will resolove their conflict with their dad and takes on a manly role after him.
-respects BOTH genders
what if the phallic stage is unsuccesful in males
-has obession with their mother
-becomes violent towards other women
-sees other men as competition
What does the phallic stage look like in females
- females develop and electra complex, obessing over their father and hating their mothers
- girls will have penis envy thinking that it has power and creates dominance, desiring to have one
- girls have hatred towards their moms because they believe they castred them
what if the phallic stage is succesful is girls
-identity with their mother in fear losing her love
what if the phallic stage is unsuccesful in women
-women have penis envy for the rest of their lives
-inferority complex towards men