The Anal Stage in Freud's theory occurs during which ages and focuses on what?

The Anal Stage in Freud's theory occurs during which ages and focuses on what?

• A. 18-24 months; Bowel movements
• B. 0-18 months; sucking
• C. 24-48 months; genitals
• D. Puberty; relationships

Answer: (A)

The Anal stage centers on toilet training and the child’s sense of mastery over defecation. This phase typically happens around 18 to 24 months (though some psychologists extend it up to about 36 months), making the focus on bowel movements the defining feature of this stage. The other options point to the oral stage (sucking), the phallic stage (genitals), or the genital stage during puberty (relationships), which is why this pairing of 18-24 months with bowel movements is the best fit.

The Anal stage centers on toilet training and the child’s sense of mastery over defecation. This phase typically happens around 18 to 24 months (though some psychologists extend it up to about 36 months), making the focus on bowel movements the defining feature of this stage. The other options point to the oral stage (sucking), the phallic stage (genitals), or the genital stage during puberty (relationships), which is why this pairing of 18-24 months with bowel movements is the best fit.