Father complex<span> in </span>psychology<span> is a </span>complex<span>—a group of </span>unconscious <span>associations, or strong unconscious impulses—which specifically pertains to the image or </span>archetype<span> of the </span>father<span>. These impulses may be either positive (admiring and seeking out older father figures) or negative (distrusting or fearful).</span>
