PHALLIC PHASE
(noun)Definitions
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Phallic Phase.
Phallic Phase - as a noun
(psychoanalysis) the third stage in a child's development when awareness of and manipulation of the genitals is supposed to be a primary source of pleasure
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Example Sentences
"During the phallic phase of psychosexual development, children develop an increased awareness of their genitals."
"The phallic phase is a stage in Freud's theory of psychosexual development."
"Boys in the phallic phase may experience the Oedipus complex."
"Girls in the phallic phase may experience the Electra complex."
"In the phallic phase, children become curious about differences between boys and girls."