Explaining Behaviour: Childhood Experiences Flashcards
How Can The Psychosexual Stages Of Development Explain Human Behaviour?
Fixation can be used to explain adulthood behaviour, using the psychosexual stages of development.
What Could Overindulgence During The Oral Stage Cause?
Unhealthy dependency on others later in life.
Why Is The Phallic Stage Important In Development?
The superego is developing at this stage, meaning fixation may create an adult that is incapable of being in a loving relationship.
What Needs To Be Resolved During The Phallic Stage Of Development, For Boys?
In the phallic stage, for boys, the Oedipus complex needs to be resolved. This is where the boy sees his father as a sexual rival.
What Happens If The Oedipus Complex Is Not Resolved, For Boys?
According to Freud, relationship problems could occur and homosexuality may develop.
