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The Anal Stage (Age Range: 1 To 3 Years)

This document summarizes Freud's psychosexual stages of development and components of personality. It describes Freud's view of the id, ego, and superego as parts of personality. It also outlines the five psychosexual stages: oral, anal, phallic, latent, and genital. In each stage, Freud believed that the libido or sexual energy becomes focused on different erogenous zones. The stages involve developing pleasure or control through activities centered on the mouth, anus, genitals, and later mature sexual interests.

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The Anal Stage (Age Range: 1 To 3 Years)

This document summarizes Freud's psychosexual stages of development and components of personality. It describes Freud's view of the id, ego, and superego as parts of personality. It also outlines the five psychosexual stages: oral, anal, phallic, latent, and genital. In each stage, Freud believed that the libido or sexual energy becomes focused on different erogenous zones. The stages involve developing pleasure or control through activities centered on the mouth, anus, genitals, and later mature sexual interests.

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Gelliane F.

Deoduco
Activity 2

1. Components of Personality
1. id- The id is the impulsive (and unconscious) part of our psyche which responds directly and
immediately to basic urges, needs, and desires. The personality of the newborn child is all id and
only later does it develop an ego and super-ego.
The id remains infantile in its function throughout a person's life and does not change with time
or experience, as it is not in touch with the external world. The id is not affected by reality, logic
or the everyday world, as it operates within the unconscious part of the mind.
2. ego - The ego develops to mediate between the unrealistic id and the external real world. It is
the decision-making component of personality. Ideally, the ego works by reason, whereas the id
is chaotic and unreasonable.
The ego operates according to the reality principle, working out realistic ways of satisfying the
id’s demands, often compromising or postponing satisfaction to avoid negative consequences of
society. The ego considers social realities and norms, etiquette and rules in deciding how to
behave.
3. Superego- The superego's function is to control the id's impulses, especially those which
society forbids, such as sex and aggression. It also has the function of persuading the ego to turn
to moralistic goals rather than simply realistic ones and to strive for perfection.
The superego consists of two systems: The conscience and the ideal self. The conscience can
punish the ego through causing feelings of guilt. For example, if the ego gives in to the id's
demands, the superego may make the person feel bad through guilt. The ideal self (or ego-ideal)
is an imaginary picture of how you ought to be, and represents career aspirations, how to treat
other people, and how to behave as a member of society.
2. Freud’s psychosexual stages
1. The Oral Stage (age range: Birth to 1 year)

During the oral stage, the infant's 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 stimulation through gratifying activities such as tasting and
sucking. Because the infant is entirely dependent upon caretakers (who are responsible for
feeding the child), the child also develops a sense of trust and comfort through this oral
stimulation.

2. The Anal Stage (age range: 1 to 3 years)

During the anal stage, Freud believed that the primary focus of the libido was on controlling
bladder and bowel movements. The major conflict at this stage is toilet training—the child has to
learn to control their bodily needs. Developing this control leads to a sense of accomplishment
and independence.

3. The Phallic Stage (age range: 3 to 6 years)

Freud suggested that during the phallic stage, the primary focus of the libido is on the genitals.
At this age, children also begin to discover the differences between males and females.

Freud also believed that boys begin to view their fathers as a rival for the mother’s
affections. The Oedipus complex describes these feelings of wanting to possess the mother and
the desire to replace the father. However, the child also fears that he will be punished by the
father for these feelings, a fear Freud termed castration anxiety.
4. The Latent Period (age range: 6 to puberty)

During this stage, the superego continues to develop while the id's energies are suppressed.
Children develop social skills, values and relationships with peers and adults outside of the
family. The development of the ego and superego contribute to this period of calm. The stage
begins around the time that children enter into school and become more concerned with peer
relationships, hobbies, and other interests.

The latent period is a time of exploration in which the sexual energy repressed or dormant. This
energy is still present, but it is sublimated into other areas such as intellectual pursuits and social
interactions. This stage is important in the development of social and communication skills
and self- confidence.

5. The Genital Stage (age range: Puberty to Death)

The onset of puberty causes the libido to become active once again. During the final stage of
psychosexual development, the individual develops a strong sexual interest in the opposite sex.
This stage begins during puberty but last throughout the rest of a person's life.

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