PsychologySelf and Personality

Who gave a five-stage theory of personality development?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) → Sigmund Freud

Freud mapped growing up as five steps, oral, anal, phallic, latency and genital, each one tied to a fresh seat of bodily pleasure in the child.

NCERT (2026-27): “Stages of Personality Development
Freud claims that the core aspects of personality are established early, remain stable throughout life, and can be changed only with great difficulty. He proposed a five-stage theory of personality (also called psychosexual) development. Problems encountered at any stage may arrest development, and have long-term effect on a person’s life. A brief description of these stages is given here.”