Even though it appears that he needs to use the bathroom, when Tommy's parents ask him if he wants to use the "potty," he says no. What did Freud call people when they gained pleasure from retaining their bowels?

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Freud referred to individuals who gain pleasure from retaining their bowels as being "anal retentive." This is often associated with individuals who are overly neat, organized, and stubborn.

Even Though It Appears That He Needs to Use the Bathroom