Identify the correct sequence of the stages of personality development, given by Freud.
A. Anal
B. Oral
C. Phallic
D. Genital
E. Latency
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → B, A, C, E, D
(B) Oral — first. A newborn’s instincts are focused on the mouth; the infant finds gratification through feeding, thumb sucking, biting and babbling.
(A) Anal — second. Around ages two and three the child is asked to control urination and defecation, and toilet training becomes the source of conflict.
(C) Phallic — third. At around four and five the focus moves to the genitals; the boy experiences the Oedipus complex.
(E) Latency — fourth. From about seven years until puberty sexual urges are relatively inactive, and energy goes into social and achievement-related activities.
(D) Genital — last. The person attains maturity in psychosexual development and learns to deal with the opposite sex in a socially and sexually mature way.
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NCERT: Psychology — Chapter 2: Self and Personality, Stages of Personality Development (2025-26)
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