Freud's Psychosocial Development

Question 1

Oral

Answer 1

Range0-18 months

DescriptionPleasure and needs explored though sucking, swallowing and biting

Question 2

Anal

Answer 2

Range18-36 months

DescriptionPleasure and need explore through bowel and bladder, through both elimination and retention

Question 3

Phallic

Answer 3

Range3-5 years
DescriptionDuring this phase, boys pass through the Oedipal complex and girls the Electra complex. Girls are also said to develop penis envy in this stage

Question 4

Latency

Answer 4

Range5-puberty

DescriptionThe sexual drive remains latent during this stage

Question 5

Genital

Answer 5

RangePuberty-adulthood
DescriptionDuring this stage a person achieves independence from their parents and forms intimate relationships with others