Freud believed that sexual problems in adulthood, difficulty relating to members of the opposite sex, and even homosexuality could result from failure to resolve conflicts at the
A) oral stage.
B) anal stage.
C) genital stage.
D) phallic stage.

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According to Freud's psychosexual development theory, the phallic stage (ages 3-6) is when children become aware of their genitals and experience the Oedipus or Electra complex. Failure to resolve conflicts at this stage can lead to sexual problems in adulthood, difficulty relating to members of the opposite sex, and even homosexuality. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Freud Believed That Sexual Problems in Adulthood, Difficulty Relating to Members