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