FAQ About Sigmund Freud

The Oedipus complex is a concept developed by Freud to describe a child's feelings of desire for their opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward their same-sex parent. Freud believed this complex is a crucial stage in the psychosexual development of children, typically occurring during the phallic stage, around ages 3 to 6. Successfully resolving the Oedipus complex is important for the healthy development of adult identity and relationships.