Psychology Chapter on Phallic Stage

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What impact can fixation during the oral stage have on adult behavior?

Promotes hypersexuality in various forms.

Results in deriving pleasure primarily from kissing and oral sex. (correct)

Causes individuals to avoid intimate relationships entirely.

Leads to increased aggression in adulthood.

What occurs during the latency stage of Freud's psychosexual development?

Emergence of sexual attraction towards the opposite sex.

Intense exploration of one’s own sexuality.

Increased focus on sexual development.

Engagement in social activities and development of non-sexual relationships. (correct)

What is an outcome of unresolved conflicts during the genital stage according to Freud?

Stronger emotional bonds with family.

Greater likelihood of developing sexual dysfunction. (correct)

Increased capacity for healthy relationships.

Enhanced problem-solving skills in adulthood.

Which complex is associated with the phallic stage of development?

Oedipus complex. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the genital stage according to Freud?

Forming meaningful emotional bonds with others. Signup and view all the answers

What primary instinct does Freud suggest is channeled through heterosexual intercourse in adulthood?

The sexual instinct. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential consequence of fixation at the phallic stage?

Tendency to develop narcissistic traits. Signup and view all the answers

What is the mnemonic used to remember the order of Freud's psychosexual stages?

OAPLG. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential impact on adult behavior due to fixation during the latency stage?

Difficulty forming relationships Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements describes the latency stage in Freud's psychosexual development?

Social and academic skills are crucial during this stage. Signup and view all the answers

Which complex arises during the phallic stage that is characterized by a child's feelings towards their opposite-sex parent?

Elektra Complex Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable characteristic of the genital stage in Freud’s theory of psychosexual development?

Emergence of sexual attraction to peers Signup and view all the answers

How does fixation during the latency stage affect a child's academic performance?

It may lead to feelings of inadequacy Signup and view all the answers

What key development occurs during the genital stage?

Formation of intimate relationships Signup and view all the answers

Which stage precedes the genital stage in Freud's psychosexual development?

Latency Stage Signup and view all the answers

Why might a child feel inadequacy during the latency stage?

From academic struggles compared to peers Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible outcome of anal-retentive personality due to harsh potty training?

Extreme cleanliness Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior is most likely associated with oral fixation in adulthood?

Nail-biting Signup and view all the answers

What primarily characterizes the phallic stage of psychosexual development?

Heightened interest in genitals Signup and view all the answers

How does liberal toilet training potentially affect a child's personality?

Leads to rebellious tendencies Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of psychosexual development does the conflict of potty training primarily occur?

Anal stage Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is not typically associated with anal-retentive personality?

Messiness Signup and view all the answers

Which complex relates to a child's feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent during the phallic stage?

Oedipus complex Signup and view all the answers

What could be a characteristic of a child in the latency stage of development?

Development of social skills Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Phallic Stage (3 to 6 years)

Libido focuses on the genitals; children show increased awareness of their bodies.
Importance of forming strong social connections; failure may lead to social inadequacy or feelings of isolation.
Struggles in academic performance during this stage can lead to feelings of incompetence.

Latency Stage

Occurs from age 6 to the onset of puberty.
Marks a period of social and emotional development without overt sexual urges.
Concludes with the onset of puberty when sexual urges resurface, transitioning to the genital stage.

Genital Stage (Puberty to adulthood)

Libido re-emerges, directed towards opposite-sex peers, signaling mature adult sexuality.
Formation of romantic and sexual emotions leading to intimate relationships.
Development of significant emotional bonds; successful resolution leads to stable one-to-one relationships in adulthood.

Genital Stage Fixation

Freud argued sexual instinct necessitates heterosexual relationships for healthy expression.
Fixation in earlier stages may lead to sexual dysfunction or emotional problems in adults.
Examples include oral fixation resulting in preference for kissing and oral sex over intercourse.

Sigmund Freud’s Psychosexual Development Theory

Five stages: Oral (birth to 1 year), Anal (1 to 3 years), Phallic (3 to 6 years), Latency (6 to puberty), and Genital (puberty to adulthood).
Mnemonic for stages: “OAP La Ge” (Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latent, Genital).
Oral fixation leads to behaviors like overeating, smoking, or nail-biting when stressed.

Anal Stage (1 to 3 years)

Focus of libido is on the anus; pleasure derived from defecation.
Conflict arises during potty training, which can influence personality development.

Anal Fixation

Harsh potty training may cause an anal-retentive personality: neatness, punctuality, stubbornness.
Liberal potty training may lead to an anal-expulsive personality: messiness, disorganization, rebelliousness.

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This quiz covers the phallic stage of psychosexual development, focusing on children aged 3 to 6 years. It explores the implications of fixation at this stage, especially regarding social connections and skills. Test your understanding of this crucial phase in childhood development.