What are the main characteristics of each of the phases of sexual development, according to Freud?

What will be an ideal response?


1. Oral Phase
• Erogenous region is the mouth
• Gratification is obtained by eating, sucking, and biting
• Early expressions of eros and thanatos
• Narcissism
2. Anal Phase
• Libidinal energy focused on anus
• Gratification from control and release of feces
• First interactions with outside—responding to parental demands for bowel control
• Reality principle
3. Phallic Phase
• Libidinal energy focused on genitals
• Self-stimulation and urination
• Libidinal energy focused on parent of opposite sex
• Oedipal conflict
4. Latency
• Libidinal forces controlled or sublimated
• Independence from parents
• Interest in pets and socialization
• Identification as defense mechanism
5. Genital Phase
• Physical sexuality becomes strong force
• Puberty—social sensitivity and rebelliousness
• Adults—sexual maturity and reproductive readiness

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The extent to which the same persons consistently respond to the same test, inventory, or questionnaire administered on different occasions is known as

a. test-retest reliability. b. split-half reliability. c. construct reliability. d. alternate-times reliability.

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The aspect of integrative therapy making it most applicable to many disorders is:

a. reliance on behavioral techniques. b. emphasis on insight. c. flexibility/inclusion. d. integration of family.

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The signature intervention of TF-CBT is the ____________________, a gradual exposure technique designed to unpair thoughts memories of trauma from overwhelming emotions

a. trauma narrative b. baseline assessment c. contingency management d. distress tolerance

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