Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II | ||
| A. | Phallic Stage | I. | Instincts are focused on the mouth |
| B. | Oral Stage | II. | Focuses on the genitals |
| C. | Anal Stage | III. | Sexual urges are relatively inactive |
| D. | Latency Stage | IV. | Anal area of the body becomes the focus of pleasurable feelings |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
A. Phallic Stage — this matches II. Focuses on the genitals. At around ages four and five children realise the differences between males and females; the Oedipus complex arises here.
B. Oral Stage — this matches I. Instincts are focused on the mouth. The newborn gets oral gratification through feeding, thumb sucking, biting and babbling.
C. Anal Stage — this matches IV. Anal area of the body becomes the focus of pleasurable feelings. At around ages two and three the child learns to control urination and defecation.
D. Latency Stage — this matches III. Sexual urges are relatively inactive. From about seven years until puberty the child’s energy goes into social or achievement-related activities.
NCERT: Psychology — Chapter 2: Self and Personality, Stages of Personality Development (2025-26)
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