Theory of Psychosexual Development - Sigmund Freud

Question 1

Greatest need: security
Greatest fear: anger, anxiety

Answer 1

Oral Phase (Birth - 18mos)

Question 2

Narcissistic: pleasure seeking is through eating and sucking; primary narcissism (self-love)

Mouth: erogenous zone, area of satisfaction

Answer 2

Oral Phase (birth - 18mos)

Question 3

Insecurity in parting with breast or bottle may cause fixation

Tension is relieved by sucking and swallowing

Answer 3

Oral phase (birth - 18mos)

Question 4

Sucking needs are independent of hunger satisfaction

Answer 4

Oral phase (birth - 18mos)

Question 5

Primary source of pleasure is elimination or retention.

This is the critical period for toilet training.

Answer 5

Anal phase (18-36mos)

Question 6

The anus is site of
tension and sexual
gratification.

Greatest need: power

Answer 6

Anal phase (18-36mos)

Question 7

First experience with
discipline and authority

Answer 7

Anal phase (18-36mos)

Question 8

Retention and expulsion (forcing out
are experienced as pleasurable especially because these functions come under child-control)

Answer 8

Anal phase (18-36mos)

Question 9

Child uses his new skill to please or annoy parenting adults

Answer 9

Anal phase (18-36mos)

Question 10

Resolution of oedipal
complex.

Answer 10

Latency (5-11 or 13yrs old)

Question 11

Genitals are the focus of interest, stimulation, and excitement.

Masturbation is
common.

Answer 11

Phallic or Oedipal (3-5yrs old)

Question 12

Sexual drive is channeled into socially appropriate activities
such as school work and sports

Answer 12

Latency (5-11 or 13yrs old)

Question 13

Involves the capacity
for true intimacy.

Answer 13

Genital (11-13yrs old)

Question 13

Final stage of psychosexual
development.

Answer 13

Genital (11-13yrs old)

Question 14

Occurs when the client displaces onto the therapist attitudes and feelings that the client originally experienced in other relationships

Answer 14

Transference

Question 15

Occurs when the therapist displaces onto the client attitudes or feelings from his or her past

Answer 15

Countertransference