Arrange the following stages of psychosexual stages of development by Freud in the increasing order with regard to age of the child.

(A) Anal stage
(B) Oral stage
(C) Phallic stage
(D) Genital stage
(E) Latency stage

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(B), (A), (C), (E), (D)

The correct sequence of the stages of personality development, given by Freud, is:

B. Oral

A. Anal

C. Phallic

E. Latency

D. Genital

Here is a brief overview of each stage:

• Oral stage (0-18 months): The focus of the libido is on the mouth and oral activities, such as sucking and biting.

• Anal stage (18-36 months): The focus of the libido shifts to the anus and anal activities, such as toileting and holding on to feces.

• Phallic stage (3-6 years): The focus of the libido shifts to the genitals and the Oedipus complex, in which the child desires to have sex with the parent of the opposite sex and rivalry with the parent of the same sex develops.

• Latency stage (6-12 years): The libido is repressed and sexual thoughts and feelings are dormant.

• Genital stage (12+ years): The libido reawakens and sexual interest is directed towards others outside the family.