PSYCHOSEXUAL THEORY

Development of the personality through stages.

Oral Stage (0 - 1 1/2 years)

All gratification through mouth.Weaned too early or late will

develop personality problems.Dependency or rejection of

othersFixation:

smoking,eating,chewing, talking.

Anal Stage (2 - 3 year old)

Issue is control through Toilet training.Child view = Giving the giftDirty vs. Lavish PraiseStingy or Overly GenerousRigid rules or Irresponsible & RebelliousFixation = Orderliness (Anal Retentive)

Phallic Stage (3rd to 5th year)

Focus is on the genital areas (Boys vs. Girls)

Oedipal Complex: Parents seen as threats.Castration AnxietyPenis EnvyWide range of psychological disorders

through failure to resolve this conflict, (unreasonable anxiety, phobias, & depression)

Latency Stage (5th to Puberty)

Sexual Desires pushed into background. Cooties!

Genital Stage (Puberty +)

Libidinal energy returns to the sexual organs.

Seek marriage partner, prepare for adult life.