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Main Video: https://youtu.be/YUL1ovHgl7Q Freud's Stages of Psychosexual Development Freud's psychosexual development theory outlines five stages of childhood development, each focused on a different erogenous zone and associated with specific personality traits. These stages are Oral Stage: From birth to about 18 months, the focus is on the mouth for pleasure and gratification. Fixation can lead to dependency or aggression. Anal Stage: From 18 months to about 3 years, the focus shifts to the anus. Fixation can result in either anal-retentiveness or anal-expansiveness. Phallic Stage: From about 3 to 6 years, the focus is on the penis. The Oedipus complex is central to this stage, where the child's fixation on the same-sex parent forms the basis of the child's superego and gender role. Latency Stage: From about 6 to 12 years, the focus shifts to the latent stage, where sexual energy is stored and not expressed. Genital Stage: From about 12 to puberty, the focus is on the genitals. The Oedipus complex is resolved, and the child's identity is established. Each stage is crucial for healthy personality development, and unresolved conflicts can lead to lifelong issues. Freud's theory remains a foundational concept in psychology, influencing modern theories and practices in understanding personality and behavior. #freud #PsychosexualDevelopment #psychoanalysis #childdevelopment #PsychologyTheory #freudiantheory #mentalhealth #developmentalpsychology #humanbehavior #psychologicalgrowth