Freud called the first stage of life the oral stage because ___________ is the first part of the body to be associated with gratification.
A) the anus
B) the hands
C) the genitals
D) the mouth

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Freud believed that during the first year of life, the mouth is the primary source of pleasure and satisfaction for infants as they feed and explore the world through their sense of taste and touch. Therefore, he called this stage the oral stage.

Freud Called the First Stage of Life the Oral Stage