A. Phallic Stage
B. Latency Stage
C. Oral stage
D. Anal Stage
E. Genital Stage
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → C, D, A, B, E
(C) Oral stage — the first stage: a newborn’s instincts are focused on the mouth, and the infant gets gratification through feeding, thumb sucking, biting and babbling.
(D) Anal Stage — around ages two and three: the child learns to control urination and defecation, the first demands of society.
(A) Phallic Stage — around ages four and five: the focus moves to the genitals, children realise the differences between males and females, and the Oedipus complex appears.
(B) Latency Stage — from about seven years until puberty: sexual urges are relatively inactive.
(E) Genital Stage — the last stage: the person attains maturity in psychosexual development.
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NCERT: Psychology — Chapter 2: Self and Personality, Stages of Personality Development (2025-26)
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