The Oedipus complex occurs in what stage of psychosexual development?
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Explanation:
Odd I know. But it will help you remember it:
Oral
Anal
Phallic
Latency
Genital
Oral stage
- 0-18 months
- Focus of the libido is the mouth
- Child is being breastfed/weaned
- Children are passive, receptive and dependent
- Explore the world with mouths
Anal Stage
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1-3 years
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Focus of the libido is on the anus
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Being potty trained
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Ego develops as parents begin to impose restrictions
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The first time a child will experience control (expulsion and retention of faeces)
Phallic Stage
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3-6 years
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Focus on genitals Curious about genitals
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Superego develops through the resolution of Oedipus (for boys) or
Electra (for girls) complex -
By identifying with the same sex parent it leads to the formation of
the child's gender identity
Latency Stage
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7 years - Puberty
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Focus is on same sex friendships Events from previous stages are
repressed into the unconscious
Genital Stage
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Puberty - Adolescence
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Adult personality is formed Interested in the opposite sex
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Repressed issues from previous stages may begin to cause a problem
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