Two-year-old Damien frequently refuses to obey his parents because he derives immense pleasure from demonstrating his independence from their control. Freud would have suggested that Damien is going through the ________ stage of development.

A) phallic
B) anal
C) latency
D) oral

Freudian

pertains to or is derived from the theories and methods of Sigmund Freud, particularly those related to the unconscious mind, psychosexual development, and dream interpretation.

Anal Stage

A Freudian term for the psychosexual development phase in toddlers focused on controlling bowel movements.

Pleasure

A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction derived from an experience that is pleasing to the senses or mind.