What is another word for phallic phase?
Pronunciation: [fˈalɪk fˈe͡ɪz] (IPA) 
The phallic phase is a term used in psychoanalytic theory to describe a developmental stage in a child's psychosexual development where there is a focus on genitalia and sexual curiosity. Synonyms for the phallic phase include the penile phase, the genital phase, and the erogenous zone stage. Other alternatives include the Oedipal phase, named after the Greek mythological figure Oedipus, as the child is believed to experience conflicts relating to sexual desire for their parent of the opposite sex. Another synonym related to this phase is the castration complex, referring to the fear of losing the penis symbolically or actually. This stage is important in the child's development as it sets the stage for later stages of psychosexual development.
