(P. 42-44) DESCRIBE FREUD'S PSYCHOSEXUAL STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT. W...
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Describe Freud's psychosexual stages of development. What was the basis for
Freud's argument that females do not develop super egos as strong as males?
Students' answers may vary. Key terms and concepts that may be included in student
responses:
▪ Oral stage—first 18 months, stimulation of the mouth area; features of oral character
▪ Anal stage—18 months to 3 years, focus of gratification is the anus; features of anal
personality
▪ Phallic stage—3 to 6 years, Oedipus/Electra complex, penis envy, absence of castration
anxiety in girls leads to lack of motivation to develop a super ego; problems associated with
unsuccessful resolution of phallic stage
▪ Latency stage—libidinal drives are quelled, more same-sex interaction
▪ Genital stage—12 and older years, sexual interests turn to heterosexual relationships
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Moderate