A Freudian psychotherapist would assert that an alcoholic or a chain-smoker is stuck in what stage of development?
A) Anal
B) Genital
C) Latency
D) Oral

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According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, the oral stage occurs from birth to 18 months, during which the infant's libido is focused on the pleasures and frustrations associated with the mouth (sucking, biting). Therefore, an alcoholic or a chain-smoker may be stuck in the oral stage, seeking pleasure and comfort through oral fixation (i.e. drinking, smoking).

A Freudian Psychotherapist Would Assert That an Alcoholic or a Chain-Smoker