Freud suggested that adults who overeat or smoke demonstrate signs of

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Freud believed that adults who overeat or smoke displayed signs of an oral fixation, which stems from an unresolved conflict during the oral stage of development. This stage occurs from birth to around 18 months, and the pleasure-seeking focus is on the mouth, particularly through feeding and exploration with the mouth. If this stage is interrupted or unresolved, it can lead to an individual seeking oral stimulation in other ways, such as overeating or smoking.

Freud Suggested That Adults Who Overeat or Smoke Demonstrate Signs