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What is the primary focus of the oral stage in Freud's developmental theory?
What is the primary focus of the oral stage in Freud's developmental theory?
- Development of ego and superego
- Interaction through the mouth (correct)
- Control of bladder and bowel movements
- Exploration of genitals
Which stage of Freud's theory is characterized by the major conflict of toilet training?
Which stage of Freud's theory is characterized by the major conflict of toilet training?
- Oral stage
- Genital stage
- Anal stage (correct)
- Latent period
In the phallic stage, what complex describes a boy's feelings of rivalry with his father for his mother's affection?
In the phallic stage, what complex describes a boy's feelings of rivalry with his father for his mother's affection?
- Electra complex
- Anal-retentive conflict
- Latency conflict
- Oedipus complex (correct)
What occurs during the latent period of Freud's psychosexual development?
What occurs during the latent period of Freud's psychosexual development?
At what stage does Freud suggest individuals develop a strong sexual interest in the opposite sex?
At what stage does Freud suggest individuals develop a strong sexual interest in the opposite sex?
Which stage is marked by a suppression of libido interests?
Which stage is marked by a suppression of libido interests?
What is an important achievement associated with the anal stage?
What is an important achievement associated with the anal stage?
What is the primary activity associated with the oral stage of development?
What is the primary activity associated with the oral stage of development?
What is the primary outcome of the 'Trust vs. Mistrust' stage in infancy?
What is the primary outcome of the 'Trust vs. Mistrust' stage in infancy?
During which stage do children need to assert control and power over their environment?
During which stage do children need to assert control and power over their environment?
What basic conflict is faced during the Early Childhood stage?
What basic conflict is faced during the Early Childhood stage?
What role does social interaction play in the development of ego identity according to Erikson?
What role does social interaction play in the development of ego identity according to Erikson?
Which psychosocial stage is characterized by toilet training?
Which psychosocial stage is characterized by toilet training?
What is the key event during the preschool stage according to Erikson's theory?
What is the key event during the preschool stage according to Erikson's theory?
What happens if children fail to develop autonomy during the Early Childhood stage?
What happens if children fail to develop autonomy during the Early Childhood stage?
What describes the overall purpose of Erikson's psychosocial development theory?
What describes the overall purpose of Erikson's psychosocial development theory?
What is the primary challenge faced during the School Age stage?
What is the primary challenge faced during the School Age stage?
What outcome is associated with success during the Adolescence stage?
What outcome is associated with success during the Adolescence stage?
What is a potential consequence of failure in the Young Adulthood stage?
What is a potential consequence of failure in the Young Adulthood stage?
During Middle Adulthood, what do individuals strive to achieve?
During Middle Adulthood, what do individuals strive to achieve?
What emotion might arise from success at the Maturity stage?
What emotion might arise from success at the Maturity stage?
What leads to feelings of inferiority during the School Age stage?
What leads to feelings of inferiority during the School Age stage?
In what stage do individuals face the challenge of Generativity vs. Stagnation?
In what stage do individuals face the challenge of Generativity vs. Stagnation?
What can lead to role confusion during Adolescence?
What can lead to role confusion during Adolescence?
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Study Notes
Freud's Stages of Psychosexual Development
- Freud believed that personality developed in a series of stages that focused on pleasure-seeking areas of the body.
- Oral Stage: (birth to 18 months) Focuses on the mouth as the primary source of pleasure.
- Anal Stage: (18 months to 3 years) Focuses on controlling bladder and bowel movements. Successful toilet training leads to a sense of accomplishment.
- Phallic Stage: (3 to 6 years) Focuses on the genitals. Children begin to recognize gender differences.
- Latency Period: (6 to puberty) Sexual interests are suppressed, ego and superego develop.
- Genital Stage: (puberty to adulthood) Strong sexual interest in the opposite sex develops, and continues throughout life.
Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development
- Erikson's theory focuses on social experiences across the lifespan, highlighting the development of ego identity.
- Ego identity is the conscious sense of self formed through social interaction.
- Each stage presents a conflict that must be resolved to move onto the next stage.
- Successful resolution of a stage leads to positive outcomes, while failure leads to negative outcomes.
Stages and Conflict
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Infancy (birth to 18 months): Trust vs. Mistrust
- Key Event: Feeding
- Outcome: Successful resolution develops a sense of trust. Failure leads to mistrust.
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Early Childhood (2 to 3 years): Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
- Key Event: Toilet Training
- Outcome: Success in toilet training leads to autonomy, failure leads to shame and doubt.
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Preschool (3 to 5 years): Initiative vs. Guilt
- Key Event: Exploration
- Outcome: Success leads to a sense of purpose. Failure leads to guilt.
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School Age (6 to 11 years): Industry vs. Inferiority
- Key Event: School
- Outcome: Successful coping with school demands leads to competence, failure leads to feelings of inferiority.
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Adolescence (12 to 18 years): Identity vs. Role Confusion
- Key Event: Social Relationships
- Outcome: Success leads to a strong sense of self, failure results in role confusion.
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Young Adulthood (19 to 40 years): Intimacy vs. Isolation
- Key Event: Relationships
- Outcome: Success leads to strong relationships, failure leads to loneliness and isolation.
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Middle Adulthood (40 to 65 years): Generativity vs. Stagnation
- Key Event: Work and Parenthood
- Outcome: Success leads to a sense of accomplishment and usefulness, failure leads to shallow involvement.
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Maturity (65 to death): Ego Integrity vs. Despair
- Key Event: Reflection on Life
- Outcome: Success leads to feelings of wisdom, failure leads to regret, bitterness, and despair.
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