Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A change in perspective refers to a shift or revision of how something is understood or interpreted. In the context of Freud's theory, it refers to a reevaluation or reinterpretation of the Oedipus complex concept.
Related terms
Reevaluation: The process of reassessing or reviewing something to gain new insights.
Revision: Making changes or modifications to an existing idea or concept.
Reinterpretation: Interpreting something in a different way than previously understood.