Irene is perfectionistic, overly self-controlled, as well as excessively neat and clean. She is ______, according to Freud.

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Irene's traits of perfectionism, self-control, and excessive neatness are characteristic of individuals with an anal retentive personality. This is based on Freud's theory that during the anal stage (ages 1-3), a child's pleasure and conflict center on the control and elimination of feces. Those who are fixated in this stage may develop an anal retentive personality, which is characterized by traits such as orderliness, stinginess, and excessive neatness.

Irene Is Perfectionistic, Overly Self-Controlled, as Well as Excessively Neat