Freud’s Psychosexual Development Theory
Freud’s
Psychosexual Development Theory
|
Stage |
Age |
Characteristics |
|
Oral |
Birth
to 1 ½ y/o |
Center
or pleasure:
Mouth (major source of gratification and exploration) Primary
need:
security Major
conflict:
Weaning |
|
Anal |
1
½ to 3 y/o |
Source
of pleasure:
Anus and bladder (sensual satisfaction and self-control) Major
conflict:
toilet training |
|
Phallic |
4
to 6 y/o |
Center
of pleasure:
Child’s genital (masturbation) Major
conflict:
Oedipus and Electra Complex |
|
Latency |
6
y/o to puberty |
Energy
directed to physical and intellectual activities Sexual
impulses repressed Relationship
between peers of same sex |
|
Genital |
Puberty
onwards |
Energy
directed towards full sexual maturity and function and development of skills
to cope with the environment. |
