Arrange the following as per the psychosexual stages proposed by Sigmund Freud.
A. Phallic stage
B. Oral stage
C. Latency 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) → B, D, A, C, E
According to Sigmund Freud, the psychosexual stages of development occur in the following sequence:
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Oral Stage (B) – Birth to 1 year: Pleasure centers on the mouth (sucking, biting).
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Anal Stage (D) – 1 to 3 years: Focus shifts to bowel and bladder control.
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Phallic Stage (A) – 4 to 6 years: Focus on the genitals; Oedipus/Electra complex emerges.
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Latency Stage (C) – 7 to puberty: Dormant sexual feelings; development of social and communication skills.
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Genital Stage (E) – Puberty onward: Maturation of sexual interests and establishment of mature relationships.