Psychosexual Stages (Freud)

• Psychosexual Stages

  Mnemonic: OAPhaLaGe
• Psychosexual Stages

  Oral: 0-1 year
• Psychosexual Stages

  Anal: 1-3 years
• Psychosexual Stages

  Phallic: 3-6 years
• Psychosexual Stages

  Latency: 6-12 years
• Psychosexual Stages

  Genital: 12 above
• Oral Phase


  Major site of tension and gratification is the mouth, lips, and tongue; including biting and sucking activities.
• Oral Phase

  Id is present at birth.
• Anal Phase


  Anus and surrounding area are major sources of interest.
• Anal Phase

  It involves toilet training.
• Phallic or Oedipal Phase


  Genital is the focus of interest, stimulation, and excitement.
• Phallic or Oedipal Phase

  Penis is the organ of interest for both sexes.
• Phallic Phase


  Masturbation is common.
• Phallic Phase


  Penis envy (wish to possess penis) is seen in girls.
• Phallic Phase


  Wish to marry opposite-sex parent and be rid of same-sex parent (oedipal complex) is seen in both boys and girls.
• Latency Phase


  Resolution of oedipal complex.
• Latency Phase


  Sexual drive is channeled into socially appropriate activities, such as school works and sports.
• Genital Phase


  Begins with puberty and biologic capacity for orgasm
• Genital Phase


  Involves the capacity for true intimacy.