Psychosexual Stages OF Development
Oral - The Mouth- Sucking, Swallo- wing etc.
Anal-The Anus withholding or expelling Faeces
Phallic- The penis or Clitoris - Masturbation.
Latent - Little or no sexual Motivation present.
Genital. The penis or Vagina Sexual Intercourse.
Oral Stage
* occurs in an Infant's life From birth to 18 Months. (an Infant is Focused on receiving oral pleasure)
* This occurs through breast or bottle Feeding, or sucking a pacifier ,
* These people focus on activities that involve the mouth, such as overeating, biting their Fingernails, Smoking, or drinking.
* Overly dependent upon others, gullible, and Perpetual Followers.
Anal Stage
* between 18 months and three years. (child becomes Fixated on receiving pleasure through Controlling and eliminating Faeces)
* A Child become obsessed with Control, perfection, and Cleanliness.
* This is often referred to as anal retentive, while and expulsive is the opposite. (extremely disorganized, live in chaos, and are known For Making Messes. )
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Phallic Stage
* Occurs From the ages OF 3-6 years
* Oedipus complex- Boy child attached to their Mother.
* Electra Complex, Girl child attached to their Father.
- It is believed that male children harbour unconscious, sexual attraction to their mothers, while Female children develop a Sexual attraction .
to their Fathers. competion the arises From the boys with their Fathers vice versa . - It may result in a confused Sexual identity
* These Feelings resolve once the child begins to Identify with their
Same Sex parent.
LATENCY Stage
* Occurs From 6- Puberty
- Unconscious Sexual desires and thoughts remain repressed.
- they Form same Sex Friendships and Play in a manner that Is not-Sexual.
Genital Stage
- Zone OF Origin - Genitals (private parts)
- Occurs From puberty- infinity.
* Sexual desires are awakened at this stage.
* The Focus is on the genitals as a Source For pleasure.
- They explore attractions to the opposite Sex-