Freud Psychosexual Stages Flashcards

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1
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What are Freud’s psychosexual stages?

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Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latency, Genital

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At what age does the Oral stage occur according to Freud?

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Birth to 1 year old

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What is the focus of the Anal stage?

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Pleasure from bowel and bladder elimination / Potty training

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What is the primary conflict in the Phallic stage?

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Oedipus or Electra complex

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During which stage do children typically repress sexual feelings?

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Latency stage

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What is the final stage in Freud’s psychosexual stages?

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Genital stage

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What is the key developmental task in the Genital stage?

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Establishing intimate relationships

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According to Freud, unresolved conflicts in which stage can lead to personality issues in adulthood?

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Phallic stage

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True or False: The Oral stage is focused on gaining pleasure from the genital area.

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False

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What is the age range for the Anal stage according to Freud?

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1 to 3 years old

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What is the main source of pleasure in the Phallic stage?

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Genitals

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During which stage does a child develop a sense of independence?

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Anal stage

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What is the duration of the Latency stage according to Freud?

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From age 6 to puberty

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What is the key challenge in the Genital stage?

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Balancing sexual desires with societal expectations

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What is the primary focus of the Latency stage?

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Developing social and intellectual skills

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True or False: Freud believed that successful completion of each stage leads to a healthy personality.

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True

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What is the key task in the Oral stage?

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Learning to trust and rely on others

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What is the key concept in the Anal stage according to Freud?

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Control and order

19
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During which stage do children begin to identify with their same-sex parent?

A

Phallic stage

20
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What is the primary goal in the Latency stage?

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Acquiring knowledge and skills

21
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What is the primary focus of the Genital stage?

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Establishing mature sexual relationships

22
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True or False: Freud’s psychosexual stages are universally accepted by all psychologists.

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False

23
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What is the main source of pleasure in the Oral stage according to Freud?

A

Mouth

24
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What is the main task in the Anal stage according to Freud?

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Toilet training

25
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During which stage do children experience a desire for the opposite-sex parent according to Freud?

A

Phallic stage

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True or False: The Latency stage is characterized by a focus on sexual exploration.

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False

27
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What is the key developmental milestone in the Genital stage?

A

Forming healthy romantic relationships

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What is the main challenge in the Oral stage according to Freud?

A

Weaning

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What is the key concept in the Anal stage according to Freud?

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Potty training

30
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During which stage do children experience a fear of castration or penis envy?

A

Phallic stage

31
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True or False: The Genital stage is focused on self-discovery and identity formation.

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False

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What is the primary focus of the Oral stage?

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Oral activities such as sucking and biting

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What is the main task in the Anal stage according to Freud?

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Control bowel movements

34
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During which stage do children develop a superego according to Freud?

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Phallic stage

35
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True or False: The Latency stage is a time of sexual experimentation.

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False

36
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What is the primary goal in the Genital stage according to Freud?

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Achieving a healthy balance of pleasure and responsibility in relationships