Freud's Five Stages of Psychosexual Development Quiz

What is the central claim of Freud's theory of psychosexual development?

• Personality is fixed at birth.

• Personality development is random and unpredictable.

• Personality is solely influenced by environmental factors.

• Personality develops through a series of psychosexual stages.

During the Oral Stage, what is the primary source of pleasure for the child?

• The child's feet

• The child's eyes

• The child's mouth

• The child's hands

What might result from too much gratification during the Oral Stage?

• A compulsive personality

• A mature personality

• A self-controlled personality

• An immature personality

In the Anal Stage, what is the key experience that leads to conflict?

• Weaning

• Toilet training

• Learning to walk

• Starting school

What personality trait might develop if parents overemphasize toilet training during the Anal Stage?

• Optimism

• Compulsiveness

• Gullibility

• Passivity

What complex is associated with the Phallic Stage in boys?

• Electra complex

• Oedipus complex

• Genital complex

• Latency complex

During the Latency Stage, how is sexual energy primarily channeled?

• Through solitary play

• Through aggressive behavior

• Through direct sexual activity

• Through school work and hobbies

What marks the beginning of the Genital Stage?

• Birth

• Puberty

• Middle age

• Adulthood

What is the primary focus of sexual instinct during the Genital Stage?

• Self-pleasure

• Heterosexual pleasure

• Parental approval

• Peer acceptance

What is a key psychological difference between the Phallic and Genital Stages?

• The dominance of the id

• The establishment of the ego

• The focus on oral gratification

• The absence of libido