Emilio's therapist says that Emilio's personality is fixated at the earliest stage of development. In layman's terms, the therapist means that Emilio's personality is ______ at the earlier stage.

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The term "fixated" in psychological terms, especially when referring to stages of development, means that growth or development is halted or stuck at a certain stage. This implies that Emilio's personality development has not progressed beyond the earliest stage, making "stuck" the correct layman's term.

Emilio's Therapist Says That Emilio's Personality Is Fixated at the Earliest