Roxanne eats, drinks, and smokes excessively. According to Freud, she may have a fixation at the
A) oral stage.
B) anal stage.
C) phallic stage.
D) genital stage.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, the oral stage occurs from birth to about 18 months, during which the primary source of pleasure is through the mouth, such as sucking and eating. If a child does not receive enough satisfaction during this stage or has experienced an oral fixation, they may later exhibit behaviors such as overeating, smoking, or excessive talking. Therefore, Roxanne's excessive eating, drinking, and smoking may suggest an oral fixation.

Roxanne Eats, Drinks, and Smokes Excessively