“Penis envy” is seen in
Correct Answer: Female child in phallic phase
Description: Female child in phallic phase (3-5 years)
Female child develops sexual feeling towards father, (electra complex) and when she comes to know that she doesn't have a penis, develops a desire to have it. This is termed as "Penis envy".
She thinks she had a penis and later her mother has castrated her and becomes angry on her.
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