Sigmund Freud's Psychosexual Stages of Development

A quick discussion of Sigmund Freud's Psychosexual Stages of Development

1. FREUD’S PSYCHOSEXUAL STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT GLENN TICMAN VILLANUEVA BSEd – English

2. Sigmund Freud Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) was a Viennese doctor who came to believe that the way parents dealt with children's basic sexual and aggressive desires would determine how their personalities developed and whether or not they would end up well-adjusted as adults. Freud described children as going through multiple stages of sexual development, which he labeled Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latency, and Genital.

3. STAGES OF SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT

4. ORAL STAGE ( 0 – 18 Months) Erogenous Zone: The Mouth The primary source of interaction occurs through the mouth, so the rooting and sucking reflex is especially important. The mouth is vital for eating and the infant derives pleasure from oral simulation through activities like tasting and sucking.

5. Anal Phase (18 months to 3 years) - This focus shifts to the anus as they begin toilet training and attempt to control their bowels. STAGES OF SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT

6. ANAL STAGE (18 Months – 3 Years) Erogenous Zone: Bowel and Bladder Control The primary focus of the libido is on controlling bladder and bowel movements. The major conflict at this stage is toilet training the child to learn to control his or her bodily needs. Developing this control leads to a sense of accomplishment and independence.

7. STAGES OF SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT

8. PHALLIC STAGE (3 – 6 Years) Erogenous Zone: Genitals The primary focus of the libido is on the genitals. At this stage, children also begin to discover the differences between males and females. The Oedipus Complex describes the feelings of wanting to possess the mother. The Electra Complex is the feeling of wanting to possess the father.

9. STAGES OF SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT Latency Stage (6 years to onset of puberty) In this stage, sexual motivations recede in importance. At this stage, a child is more preoccupied with developing skills and other activities. Genital Stage (Puberty onwards) The onset of puberty represented the re-awakening of sexual urges. Adolescents focus not only on their genitals, but also on developing sexual relationships with members of the opposite sex and on seeking sexual satisfaction.

10. LATENCY STAGE (6 – 12 Years) Erogenous Zone: Socialization The state begins around the time that children enter into school with peer relationships, hobbies and other interests. This is stage is important in the development of social skills and communication skills as well as self confidence.

11. GENITAL STAGE (12 Years – Death) Erogenous Zone: Maturing Sexual Interests Individual develops a strong sexual interest in the opposite sex. If the other stages are completed successfully, the individual is expected to be well-balanced, warm and caring.

12. QUESTIONS?

13. Thank You! We choose not randomly each other. We meet only those who already exist in our subconscious. - Sigmund Freud