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What is the age range for the Oral Stage in psychosexual theory?
What is the age range for the Oral Stage in psychosexual theory?
- 3 to 6 years
- 7 to 10 years
- 1 to 3 years
- Birth to 1 year (correct)
In psychosexual theory, what is the erogenous zone during the Anal Stage?
In psychosexual theory, what is the erogenous zone during the Anal Stage?
- Genital
- Anus (correct)
- Mouth
- Hands
What is the main goal of the Phallic Stage in psychosexual theory?
What is the main goal of the Phallic Stage in psychosexual theory?
- Identifying with the same-sex parent (correct)
- Developing a sense of jealousy
- Understanding cost and rewards
- Establishing institutional norms
What is the age range for the Latency Stage in psychosexual theory?
What is the age range for the Latency Stage in psychosexual theory?
What is the Electra Complex in psychosexual theory?
What is the Electra Complex in psychosexual theory?
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Oral Stage
Oral Stage
The first stage in Freud's theory, focusing on the mouth as the source of pleasure.
Anus - Erogenous Zone
Anus - Erogenous Zone
The erogenous zone in the Anal Stage, where pleasure centers around bowel movements.
Phallic Stage Goal
Phallic Stage Goal
The stage where children develop a strong identification with the same-sex parent. This is key for developing gender identity.
Latency Stage
Latency Stage
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Electra Complex
Electra Complex
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Study Notes
Psychosexual Theory Stages
- The Oral Stage occurs from birth to approximately 18 months, during which the mouth is the primary erogenous zone and satisfaction comes from sucking, eating, and biting.
Anal Stage
- The erogenous zone during the Anal Stage, which occurs from approximately 18 months to 3 years, is the anus, with satisfaction derived from expelling or retaining feces.
Phallic Stage
- The main goal of the Phallic Stage, occurring from approximately 3 to 6 years, is to resolve the Oedipus Complex (for boys) or the Electra Complex (for girls), where the child must navigate feelings of desire and rivalry towards the opposite-sex parent.
Latency Stage
- The Latency Stage, spanning from approximately 6 to 12 years, is characterized by a temporary suppression of sexual feelings, during which energy is directed towards learning, socialization, and other activities.
Electra Complex
- The Electra Complex is a psychological phenomenon in which a young girl feels a desire for her father and a rivalry with her mother, typically occurring during the Phallic Stage.
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