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Explore Freud's theory of personality development through stages: Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latency, and Genital. Discover how early experiences shape personality traits and behaviors. Gain insights into challenges faced in each stage and their long-term effects on adult life.
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PSYCHOSEXUAL THEORY Development of the personality through stages.
Oral Stage (0 - 1 1/2 years) • All gratification through mouth. • Weaned too early or late will develop personality problems. • Dependency or rejection of others • Fixation: smoking,eating,chewing, talking.
Anal Stage (2 - 3 year old) • Issue is control through Toilet training. • Child view = Giving the gift • Dirty vs. Lavish Praise • Stingy or Overly Generous • Rigid rules or Irresponsible & Rebellious • Fixation = Orderliness (Anal Retentive)
Phallic Stage (3rd to 5th year) • Focus is on the genital areas • (Boys vs. Girls) • Oedipal Complex: Parents seen as threats. • Castration Anxiety • Penis Envy • Wide range of psychological disorders through failure to resolve this conflict, (unreasonable anxiety, phobias, & depression)
Latency Stage (5th to Puberty) • Sexual Desires pushed into background. • Cooties!
Genital Stage (Puberty +) • Libidinal energy returns to the sexual organs. • Seek marriage partner, prepare for adult life.