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Psychological Jargon

by Tina
(Alexandria, La.)

Photo Credit: Wil Taylor

I am reading a book where the main character's psychiatrist says "he experiences very intense anxiety surrounding phallic and sadistic sexuality because of aggressive strivings. These phallic strivings are also in conflict with his gross passive dependency needs." What does this mean?