Tag: Adult Behavior

June 6, 2026 / Mohammed looti

Negative Oedipus Complex: Unveiling Hidden Drives

Negative Oedipus Complex: An In-Depth Psychological Exploration Introduction to the Negative Oedipus Complex The Oedipus complex stands as one of the most foundational and enduring concepts within psychoanalysis, initially posited by Sigmund Freud in the early twentieth century to describe a crucial phase in psychosexual development. This original formulation primarily centered on the male child’s […]

November 15, 2025 / Mohammed looti

PEDOMORPHISM

Definition and Conceptual Framework Pedomorphism, in its psychological context, refers specifically to the attribution or manifestation of behavioral, emotional, or cognitive characteristics typically associated with childhood or adolescence, within the framework of adult personality and functioning. This concept moves beyond mere biological retention—which is often termed neoteny—to focus squarely on the psychological landscape, describing the […]