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castration anxiety

/kæˈstreɪʃən æŋˈzaɪəti/

Tradução: Conceito psicanalítico introduzido por Sigmund Freud que designa o medo profundamente enraizado da perda dos genitais ou do poder simbólico, frequentemente associado ao complexo de Édipo no desenvolvimento psicológico masculino.

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/kæˈstreɪʃən æŋˈzaɪəti/C2formalmedical
  • ptConceito psicanalítico introduzido por Sigmund Freud que designa o medo profundamente enraizado da perda dos genitais ou do poder simbólico, frequentemente associado ao complexo de Édipo no desenvolvimento psicológico masculino.

A psychoanalytic concept introduced by Sigmund Freud, referring to a deep-seated fear of losing one's genitalia or symbolic power, often associated with the Oedipus complex in male psychological development.

  1. Psychoanalytic conceptC2formal

    A psychoanalytic theory, primarily associated with Freud, describing a deep-seated fear of losing one's genitals or symbolic power, often linked to early childhood development.

    ptAngústia de castração

    • Freud argued that castration anxiety is a key stage in the psychosexual development of boys.
    • The concept of castration anxiety is used to explain certain phobias and anxieties in men.
    • In psychoanalysis, castration anxiety is often linked to the Oedipus complex.