5.5.3.4 Latency Stage

• What is the latency stage in psychosexual development?

  It is a stage from age 6 to 12.
• What happens to a child's libido during the latency stage?

  It becomes relatively dormant.
• What is the age range of the latency stage?

  6 to 12 years old
• How might a child use sublimation?

  Channeling anger into sports or art
• What happens to sexual urges during the latency stage?

  They are suppressed and channeled into non-sexual activities
• What are some common defense mechanisms during the latency stage?

  • Repression
  • Sublimation
  • Displacement
• What is sublimation as a defense mechanism?

  Redirecting unacceptable impulses into acceptable activities
• What do children focus on during the latency stage instead of sexual pleasure?

  They develop social and intellectual skills.
• What is the libidinal focus during the latency stage?

  Intellectual and social development
• What is repression in the context of defense mechanisms?

  Pushing unpleasant thoughts into the subconscious
• What are the cultural influences on the latency stage?

  • Values and beliefs: Understanding acceptable behavior
  • Media exposure: Shaping perceptions and interests
  • Social norms: Conforming to community expectations
• What are the social influences on the latency stage?

  • Peer relationships: Learning social skills and norms
  • Family dynamics: Feeling supported or neglected
  • Education: Developing knowledge and problem-solving abilities
• What is the latency stage significantly shaped by?

  Social and cultural influences
• How does education affect children in the latency stage?

  It develops knowledge and problem-solving abilities
• What is a possible issue if development is disrupted during the latency stage?

  Social skills deficiencies
• What stage is referred to as the latency stage?

  The stage of development before adolescence
• What are the key characteristics of the latency stage in psychosexual development?

  • Age range: 6 to 12 years
  • Libido becomes dormant
  • Focus shifts to social and intellectual skills
• How do values and beliefs influence behavior during the latency stage?

  They help in understanding acceptable behavior
• How does low self-esteem manifest in individuals with disrupted development?

  Feeling inadequate or not good enough
• What emotional imbalance can occur due to disrupted development?

  Increased anxiety or mood swings
• How do defense mechanisms help children during the latency stage?

  • Manage conflicts
  • Maintain emotional balance
  • Navigate challenges of growing up
• What is the effect of social norms on children during the latency stage?

  They encourage conformity to community expectations
• How might a child exhibit displacement?

  Taking out frustration on a sibling
• What could be the impact of negative media exposure on a child during the latency stage?

  It may lead to struggles in adaptation
• What are defense mechanisms?

  Psychological strategies to cope with stress
• How does social development manifest during the latency stage?

  Children develop skills in making friends
• What role do peer relationships play in the latency stage?

  They help in learning social skills and norms
• What are the key aspects of development during the latency stage?

  • Suppression of sexual urges
  • Focus on learning and hobbies
  • Development of social skills
  • Building a strong sense of self and competence
• What do children focus on during the latency stage?

  School and hobbies
• What does displacement involve in defense mechanisms?

  Shifting emotions to a less threatening target
• How can disrupted development affect social skills?

  It can lead to difficulty making friendships
• What might a child with negative media exposure experience during the latency stage?

  Struggles to adapt
• How might a supportive family influence a child's development during the latency stage?

  It may enhance social and intellectual development
• How might a child demonstrate repression?

  By "forgetting" a scary incident at school
• What can family dynamics influence during the latency stage?

  Feelings of support or neglect
• What are the potential impacts of challenges arising from disrupted development during the latency stage?

  • Future relationship difficulties
  • Academic success challenges
• How does the latency stage prepare children for adolescence?

  By focusing on growth and learning
• What learning struggles may arise from disrupted development?

  Trouble concentrating and understanding schoolwork