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Which stage of development involves a newborn's primary pleasure-seeking center being the mouth? |
Oral stage Anal stage Phallic stage Genital stage |
Oral stage |
The oral stage occurs during infancy, where a newborn's instincts are focused on the mouth. The infant achieves oral gratification through feeding, thumb sucking, biting, and babbling. It is during this stage that people's basic feelings about the world are established. |