According to Freud, children go through five stages of psychosexual development, and each leaves its mark on the adult personality. If normal sexual development is blocked or frustrated at any stage, part of the libido becomes fixated at that stage. Describe Freud's five stages of sexual development and the sexual interest that accompanies each stage
What will be an ideal response?
During the oral stage the libido attaches itself to the mouth area and an infant derives pleasure from sucking, swallowing, and biting.
During the anal stage the libido attaches itself to the anal area and an infant derives pleasure from bowel movements.
During the phallic stage the libido is in the genital area and a child shows interest in his/her own genitals (for example, touching the penis or clitoris). Oedipus complex occurs because a male child wishes to have his mother's affection and to get rid of father.
During the latent stage libido becomes latent or hidden. The child suppresses sexual interest.
During the genital stage the libido becomes attached to the genital area and the person is interested in contact with other people's genitals.
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