Freud's Stages Flashcards
Oral Stage Age
0-1.5
Oral Stage Erogenous Zone
mouth
Oral Stage Behavioral Characteristics
reality judged by oral gratification
Oral Stage Core Defenses
splitting, projection, reversal, repression, introjection, turning against the self
Oral Stage Central Tasks
have basic needs met
Oral Stage Character Traits
curiosity; giving and receiving; trust vs mistrust; secure vs insecure
Anal Stage Age
1.5-3
Anal Stage Erogenous Zone
anus
Anal Stage Behavioral Characteristics
anal-eroticism; anal-sadism
Anal Stage Core Defenses
defenses of oral plus identification, isolation, regression, reaction formation
Anal Stage Central Tasks
social power related to sphincter mastery; individuation from parents; autonomy at risk of shame or doubt
Anal Stage Character Traits
autonomy without shame or doubt; independence without guilt
Phallic Stage Age
3-4
Phallic Stage Erogenous Zone
genitals
Phallic Stage Behavioral Characteristics
pleasure in urination; infatuation w/ phallic symbols
Phallic Stage Core Defenses
all previous
Phallic Stage Central Tasks
sublimate narcissism associated with controlling urine stream
Phallic Stage Character Traits
superego function; regulation of drive impulses; mastery of objects
Genital/ Oedipal Stage Age
4-6
Genital/ Oedipal Stage Erogenous Zone
genitals
Genital/Oedipal Stage Behavioral Characteristics
Oedipus Complex, castration anxiety, Electra complex, penis envy
Genital/ Oedipal Stage Core Defenses
all previous
Genital/ Oedipal Stage Central Tasks
resolution of Oedipal or Electra Complex
Genital/ Oedipal Stage Character Traits
emerging sexual identity; curiosity without embarrassment
Latency Stage Age
5-13
Latency Stage Erogenous Zone
unspecified
Latency Stage Behavioral Characteristics
inactive sex drive; energy devote to play
Latency Stage Core Defenses
reaction formation, sublimation
Latency Stage Central Tasks
further integration of Oedipal identifications; form friendships
Latency Stage Character Traits
autonomy; initiative; mastery of objects
Late Genital/ Adolescence Age
puberty to young adulthood
LGA Erogenous Zone
genitals
LGA Behavioral Characteristics
personality regression; intensification of libidinal drives
LGA Core Defenses
all previous
LGA Central Tasks
personal identity; separation from parents
LGA Character Traits
superego anxiety; emergence of ego ideal