Oral Stage

• How does the oral stage contribute to a child's development?

  It fosters early attachments and a sense of security
• What activities do babies engage in that relate to the mouth as an erogenous zone?

  • Sucking
  • Chewing
  • Making sounds
• What is the primary erogenous zone during the oral stage?

  Mouth
• Why do babies derive pleasure from sucking and chewing?

  These activities stimulate the sensitive mouth area
• What are the key sources of pleasure and conflict during the oral stage?

  • Pleasure: Feeding and sucking
  • Conflict: Interruptions or inconsistencies in feeding
  • Potential issues: Smoking or excessive eating later in life
• What is the oral stage in personality development?

  A stage that influences personality outcomes
• What is the significance of sucking during the oral stage?

  It provides comfort and exploration
• What do babies do to understand textures and shapes during the oral stage?

  Place objects in their mouths
• What are the positive outcomes of a successful oral stage?

  Confidence, trust, and independence
• What does the sensitivity of the mouth explain about babies' behavior?

  It explains their exploration of objects orally
• How do feeding and sucking benefit babies during the oral stage?

  They satisfy physical hunger and provide comfort
• What are the personality traits associated with a healthy oral stage?

  • High confidence
  • Strong trust
  • Independence
• How does a healthy oral stage affect relationships?

  It allows individuals to form healthy relationships
• What primary source of pleasure do babies experience during the oral stage?

  Feeding and sucking
• What are the main activities in the oral stage?

  • Feeding from a bottle or breast
  • Sucking on fingers, pacifiers, or toys
  • Exploring objects by placing them in the mouth
• What happens if needs are not met during the oral stage?

  It can lead to dependency, passivity, and mistrust
• What conflict can arise during the oral stage?

  Feeding interruptions or inconsistencies
• What is the age range of the oral stage?

  From birth to around 18 months old
• What activities do babies engage in during the oral stage?

  Feeding, sucking, and exploring
• How long does the oral stage last?

  From birth up to around 18 months
• What are the personality traits associated with an unhealthy oral stage?

  • Low confidence
  • Weak trust
  • Dependency
• How do babies explore objects according to the study material?

  By putting them in their mouths
• If someone is overly dependent on others, which oral stage outcome might they be experiencing?

  Unhealthy oral stage outcome
• What are the key characteristics of the oral stage of development?

  • First phase of psychosexual development
  • Lasts from birth to around 18 months
  • Exploration through the mouth
  • Activities include feeding and sucking
  • Important for forming attachments and security
• What is one of the main activities of the oral stage?

  Feeding
• What do babies primarily use to explore the world during the oral stage?

  They use their mouths
• What issues might develop if babies do not receive enough oral stimulation?

  Smoking or excessive eating later in life
• What is the oral stage in psychosexual development?

  The first phase of psychosexual development
• Why is the oral stage vital for early development?

  It facilitates exploration and sensory experiences
• How do the traits of confidence and trust differ between healthy and unhealthy oral stages?

  Healthy has high confidence and strong trust
• Why is the oral stage crucial for infants?

  It helps form early attachments and security
• What might individuals with an unhealthy oral stage seek?

  Constant reassurance and struggle with decisions