Identify the right sequence of psychosexual stages of development given by Sigmund Freud.
A. Anal stage
B. Phallic stage
C. Oral stage
D. Genital stage
E. Latency stage
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → C, A, B, E, D
Freud proposed a five-stage theory of psychosexual development, each stage named after the focus of pleasure at that age.
(C) Oral stage — first. A newborn’s instincts are focused on the mouth; the infant finds gratification through feeding, thumb sucking, biting and babbling.
(A) Anal stage — second. Around ages two and three the child is asked to control urination and defecation, and toilet training becomes the source of conflict.
(B) Phallic stage — third. At around four and five the focus moves to the genitals; the boy experiences the Oedipus complex.
(E) Latency stage — fourth. From about seven years until puberty sexual urges are relatively inactive, and energy goes into social and achievement-related activities.
(D) Genital stage — 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 (2025-26): “Stages of Personality Development … 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.…” “Oral Stage : A newborn’s instincts are focused on the mouth. This is the infant’s primary pleasure seeking centre. It is through the mouth that the baby obtains food that reduces hunger. The infant achieves oral gratification through feeding, thumb sucking, biting and babbling.…” “Anal Stage : It is found that around ages two and three the child learns to respond to some of the demands of the society.…” “Phallic Stage : This stage focuses on the genitals. At around ages four and five children begin to realise the differences between males and females.…” “Latency Stage : This stage lasts from about seven years until puberty.…” “Genital Stage : During this stage, the person attains maturity in psychosexual development.…” |