PSYCHOSEXUAL DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY

SIGMUND FREUD (1856-1939)

born on May 6, 1856, in Freiberg, which was part of the Austrian Empire at the time (now part of the Czech Republic).

Psychoanalytic theory

originated with the work of Sigmund Freud. Through his clinical work with patients suffering from mental illness, Freud came to believe that childhood experiences and unconscious desires influenced behavior.

SIGMUND FREUD (1856-1939)

born on May 6, 1856, in Freiberg, which was part of the Austrian Empire at the time (now part of the Czech Republic).

Psychoanalytic theory

originated with the work of Sigmund Freud. Through his clinical work with patients suffering from mental illness, Freud came to believe that childhood experiences and unconscious desires influenced behavior.

ORAL (0-18 MONTHS OLD)

1st stage in the psychosexual development process, focuses on oral satisfaction. This stage occurred between birth and 18 months old. In his studies concerning this stage, Freud believed that an infant' s mouth was the only organ of pleasure.

ANAL

The period of human development occurring at about 1 to 3 years of age. Around this age, the child begins to toilet train, which brings about the child' s fascination in the erogenous zone of the anus. The erogenous zone is focused on the bowel and bladder control.

PHALLIC

Third stage of psychosexual development, spanning the ages of 3 to 6 years, wherein the infant' s libido (desire) centers upon their genitalia as the erogenous zone

LATENCY (AGE 7 - 13 YEARS OLD)

The fourth stage of psychosexual development, spanning six years to puberty. The libido is dormant during this stage, and no further psychosexual development occurs (latent means hidden). In this stage, Freud believed sexual impulses are repressed, leading to a period of relative calm.

GENITAL

The fifth and final phase of Freud' s psychosexual development theory, beginning at puberty and lasting into adulthood. During this stage, the libido re- emerges after its latent period and is directed towards peers of the other sex, marking the onset of mature adult sexuality