In Freud's view, if parents are too ________ during toilet training, children may become obstinate, stingy, and excessively orderly, and if they are too ________, their children may become messy, unorganized, and sloppy as adults.

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According to Freud, if parents are too strict during toilet training, children may develop an anal-retentive personality characterized by being overly organized, neat, and stingy. Conversely, if parents are too lenient, their children may develop an anal-expulsive personality characterized by being messy, careless, and disorganized. Therefore, the best option is C, where the first blank is filled with "strict" and the second with "lenient."

In Freud's View, If Parents Are Too ________ During Toilet