The Oedipus and Electra complex

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The Oedipus and Electra complex
Victoria Borisova
Undergraduate majoring
in psychology
Voronezh State University
April 29th, 2025

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Main parts:
1) Definition of the Oedipus complex and Electra complex
2) Comparison of these concepts
3) Criticism of this theory
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Definition of the Oedipus complex and Electra complex
In boys, the Oedipus complex
manifests itself in the fact that
the child is strongly attached
to the mother.
https://www.mk.ru/blogs/posts/son
-v-maminoy-posteli-opasnostiedipova-perioda-rebyonka.html
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Definition of the Oedipus complex and Electra complex
The Electra complex
manifests itself in the
emotional attachment of a
girl or a young woman to
her father
https://dzen.ru/a/ZA6XuRbi8jTJLk_d
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Comparison of these concepts
Similarities:
Age period
Rivalry
Unconscious desires
Differences:
The sex of the child
Symbolism
Psychological dynamics
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Criticism of this theory
Criticism of the theories of
the Oedipus complex and
the Electra complex
focuses on their sexualized
approach to childhood
relationships with parents.
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References
https://stakanchik.media/article/kompleks-edipa-vskompleks-elektri
https://psy.media/kritika-ehdipovakompleksa/?ysclid=ma17lvxeo0118445517
https://www.prodlenka.org/metodicheskie-razrabotki/268372jedipov-kompleks-i-kompleks-jelektry-u-detej-
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Thank you for your attention!
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