Freud Psychosexual Stages Flashcards
What are Freud’s psychosexual stages?
Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latency, Genital
At what age does the Oral stage occur according to Freud?
Birth to 1 year old
What is the focus of the Anal stage?
Pleasure from bowel and bladder elimination / Potty training
What is the primary conflict in the Phallic stage?
Oedipus or Electra complex
During which stage do children typically repress sexual feelings?
Latency stage
What is the final stage in Freud’s psychosexual stages?
Genital stage
What is the key developmental task in the Genital stage?
Establishing intimate relationships
According to Freud, unresolved conflicts in which stage can lead to personality issues in adulthood?
Phallic stage
True or False: The Oral stage is focused on gaining pleasure from the genital area.
False
What is the age range for the Anal stage according to Freud?
1 to 3 years old
What is the main source of pleasure in the Phallic stage?
Genitals
During which stage does a child develop a sense of independence?
Anal stage
What is the duration of the Latency stage according to Freud?
From age 6 to puberty
What is the key challenge in the Genital stage?
Balancing sexual desires with societal expectations
What is the primary focus of the Latency stage?
Developing social and intellectual skills
True or False: Freud believed that successful completion of each stage leads to a healthy personality.
True
What is the key task in the Oral stage?
Learning to trust and rely on others
What is the key concept in the Anal stage according to Freud?
Control and order
During which stage do children begin to identify with their same-sex parent?
Phallic stage
What is the primary goal in the Latency stage?
Acquiring knowledge and skills
What is the primary focus of the Genital stage?
Establishing mature sexual relationships
True or False: Freud’s psychosexual stages are universally accepted by all psychologists.
False
What is the main source of pleasure in the Oral stage according to Freud?
Mouth
What is the main task in the Anal stage according to Freud?
Toilet training
During which stage do children experience a desire for the opposite-sex parent according to Freud?
Phallic stage
True or False: The Latency stage is characterized by a focus on sexual exploration.
False
What is the key developmental milestone in the Genital stage?
Forming healthy romantic relationships
What is the main challenge in the Oral stage according to Freud?
Weaning
What is the key concept in the Anal stage according to Freud?
Potty training
During which stage do children experience a fear of castration or penis envy?
Phallic stage
True or False: The Genital stage is focused on self-discovery and identity formation.
False
What is the primary focus of the Oral stage?
Oral activities such as sucking and biting
What is the main task in the Anal stage according to Freud?
Control bowel movements
During which stage do children develop a superego according to Freud?
Phallic stage
True or False: The Latency stage is a time of sexual experimentation.
False
What is the primary goal in the Genital stage according to Freud?
Achieving a healthy balance of pleasure and responsibility in relationships
