Definition

1. Noun (Psychology):
   • Complex: A core psychological term referring to a group of emotionally charged ideas, feelings, memories, and impulses that are unconsciously linked together, often around a common theme, and which can significantly influence a person's attitudes and behavior.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy có phức cảm tự ti nặng. (He has a severe inferiority complex.)
  • Phức cảm của cô ấy về sự hoàn hảo khiến cô luôn căng thẳng. (Her complex about perfection makes her constantly stressed.)
  • Các nhà phân tâm học nghiên cứu về phức cảm Ơ-đíp. (Psychoanalysts study the Oedipus complex.)

Advanced Usage

• "phức cảm tự tôn": superiority complex.

  • Phức cảm tự tôn thường là một phản ứng bù trừ cho cảm giác thấp kém. (A superiority complex is often a compensatory reaction to feelings of inferiority.)

• "phức cảm tự ti": inferiority complex.

  • Phức cảm tự ti có thể ngăn cản một người theo đuổi cơ hội. (An inferiority complex can prevent a person from pursuing opportunities.)

Variants and Related Words

• Mặc cảm (n): This Vietnamese word is often used interchangeably with "phức cảm" in everyday language, particularly for feelings of inferiority or guilt (e.g., ).
  • Cô ấy có mặc cảm về ngoại hình của mình. (She has a complex about her appearance.)

Synonyms

• Psychological complex: A network of associated emotions and ideas.
• Fixation: A persistent focus on a particular idea or emotion.
• Neurosis (in some historical contexts): A mild mental disorder involving distress but not loss of touch with reality, often linked to complexes.

Related Concepts

• Oedipus complex: In psychoanalytic theory, a child's feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.
• Electra complex: The female counterpart to the Oedipus complex.
• Persecution complex: An irrational feeling of being persecuted, harassed, or victimized.

1. Complex
   • Phức cảm tự tôn
     Superiority complex
   • Phức cảm tự ti
     Inferiority complex