Freud's Developmental stages

Question 1

he believed that personality developed through a series of childhood stages in which the pleasure-seeking energies of the id become focused on certain erogenous areas.

Answer 1

Freud

Question 2

psychosexual energy was described as the driving force behind behavior

Answer 2

Freud’s developmental theory

Question 3

Psyche includes: Id (a human’s basic, instinctual drives. Pleasure seeking); Ego
(attempts to mediate between id and reality); and Superego (reflects the internalization
of cultural rules usually learned from parents).

Answer 3

Freud’s developmental theory

Question 4

birth- 1 year; An infant’s primary interaction with the world is through the mouth.
The mouth is vital for eating, and the infant derives pleasure from oral stimulation through
gratifying activities such as tasting and sucking.

Answer 4

Oral Stage

Question 5

1-3 years; Freud believed that the primary focus of the libido was on controlling bladder and bowel movements. Toilet training is a primary issue with children and parents. Too
much pressure can result in an excessive need for order or cleanliness later in life (anal
retentive), while too little pressure from parents can lead to messy or destructive behavior later in life (anal expulsive)

Answer 5

Anal Stage

Question 6

3-6 years; Freud suggested that the primary focus of the id’s energy is on the genitals. At this stage children become aware of their gender identity.

Answer 6

Phallic Stage

Question 7

6- Puberty; Sexual feelings are dormant. Children develop social skills, values and relationships with peers and adults outside of the family.

Answer 7

Latent Stage

Question 8

Puberty- Adult; The onset of puberty causes the libido to become active once again. During this stage, people develop a strong interest in the opposite sex. If development
has been successful to this point, the individual will continue to develop into a well-balanced person.

Answer 8

Genital Stage