Latency Stage

• What characterizes the latency stage of development?

  • Ages 6 to 12
  • Sexual urges are hidden
  • Focus on emotional growth
  • Emphasis on social skills and knowledge
• What is the age range for the latency stage?

  6-12 years
• What is the age range of the latency stage?

  6 to 12 years
• During which years do children typically attend primary school?

  From ages 6 to 12
• How does the latency stage contribute to a child's development?

  It helps develop learning and social skills
• What do children focus on during the latency stage?

  Social skills and intellectual development
• How does the latency stage relate to earlier stages?

  It is influenced by the oral, anal, and phallic stages
• What happens during the latency stage?

  Sexual desires are dormant, focusing on learning
• What happens to sexual desires during the latency stage?

  They are usually inactive
• How does the focus on social skills during the latency stage differ from earlier stages?

  It shifts from sexual feelings to social interactions
• How might a child in the latency stage demonstrate their focus on social skills?

  By making friends at school
• What is the focus of emotional growth during the latency stage?

  Building social skills and knowledge.
• What stage follows the latency stage?

  The genital stage
• How does the latency stage contribute to a child's development?

  It helps build friendships and intellectual growth
• What is the primary focus during the latency stage?

  Developing social skills and learning
• How does the latency stage contribute to adult relationships?

  It prepares you to form healthy adult relationships
• What role does the latency stage play in preparing for adolescence?

  It solidifies social skills and self-esteem
• What is the impact of successfully navigating the anal stage?

  You gain a stronger sense of control and independence
• What happens to sexual feelings during the latency stage?

  They are usually dormant
• What type of development is emphasized during the latency stage?

  Intellectual development
• How can being overly punished during the anal stage affect latency?

  It may cause struggles with confidence and cooperation
• What are the key developmental activities during the latency stage?

  • Developing social skills
  • Learning new things at school
  • Building friendships
  • Growing intellectually
• How does the latency stage contribute to academic development?

  It allows concentration on learning and school success
• What can unresolved conflicts in earlier stages lead to?

  Issues later on in the latency stage
• What happens to sexual urges during the latency stage?

  They are hidden away.
• What emotional benefit does the latency stage provide for adolescence?

  It offers a stable emotional base for challenges
• What is a key outcome of the latency stage in primary school friendships?

  Stronger friendships
• How does trust developed in the oral stage affect latency?

  It helps build healthy friendships
• What is the latency stage in development?

  It occurs from ages 6 to 12.
• What are the key contributions of the latency stage to development?

  • Enhances social skills
  • Boosts academic development
  • Prepares for adolescence
• Why is the latency stage important for social skills?

  It helps form friendships and understand norms
• What happens if conflicts in earlier stages are resolved?

  You feel confident and secure during latency