SIGMUND FREUDS THEORY OF

PSYCHOSEXUAL DEVELOPMENT
 Theory
Freud advanced a theory of personality development
that centered on the effects of the sexual pleasure drive
on the individual psyche.
At particular points in the developmental process, he
claimed a single body part is particularly sensitive to
sexual, erotic stimulation.
There are five stages to his theory which include:
-Oral stage
-Anal stage
-Phallic stage
-Latency period
-Genital stage
The Oral Stage
 The Oral Stage
Starts from birth until 18 months
The focus of pleasure is the mouth. i.e.: Sucking and
teething
When the child is being nursed it gives him the
psychological pleasure of being cared for, mothered
and held.
Later they are likely to retain a life long desire to bite
things, such as: chewing on the ends of pencils or
pens, gum and biting nails.
The Anal Stage
 The Anal Stage
Begins at 18 months
The childs natural focus of pleasure is the
anus and bodily functions.
When the child begins to toilet training.
This stage lasts between one and two
years of age.
The Phallic Stage
 The Phallic Stage
This stage lasts from three and seven years of
age.
The focus of pleasure is the genitalia,
masturbation is also common during this
period.
The Latency Stage
 The Latency Stage
This stage lasts between five and seven years
old until around puberty.
During this stage their earlier focus is
repressed.
School, athletics, and same sex friendships is
the main focus.
The Genital Stage
 The Genital Stage
This stage begins at puberty and continues
through their adolescence.
Their energy is once again back to being
focused on the genitals
mainly the focus of pleasure is in sexual
intercourse.