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Electra Complex

The Electra complex, a term proposed by Carl Jung, describes a girl's desire for her father's attention and a wish to replace her mother. Although often associated with Freudian theory as a counterpart to the Oedipus complex, Freud himself later rejected the idea. Despite this, it is still frequently discussed within the context of his work.

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