Asked by
Henok Sebesibe
on Oct 16, 2024Verified
According to Freud's psychosexual stages of development, castration anxiety occurs during the
A) phallic stage.
B) anal stage.
C) genital stage.
D) oral stage.
Castration Anxiety
A fear identified in psychoanalytic theory, particularly in the context of the Oedipus complex, concerning the anxiety over losing one's genitalia or their power.
Freud's Psychosexual
A theory proposed by Sigmund Freud that describes how personality develops through a series of childhood stages in which the pleasure-seeking energies of the id focus on certain erogenous zones.
Phallic Stage
A phase in Freudian psychosexual development, occurring roughly between the ages of 3 and 6, where the libido's focus is on the genital area.
- Familiarize oneself with the steps of Freud's psychosexual evolution.
Verified Answer
AN
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the steps of Freud's psychosexual evolution.