Transcript Freud's Theory 2

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.