Each stage of Freud's psychosexual theory of development is characterized by a conflict associated with different parts of the body. According to Freud, how people experience and resolve each conflict influences personality _____.
A) throughout life because early years provide the foundation of adult behavior
B) throughout life only if some of the conflicts are successfully resolved
C) only in childhood, with new conflicts emerging later that shape adult identity
D) at a particular stage of development

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Freud believed that early experiences in the psychosexual stages have a lasting impact on personality development and behavior in adulthood, emphasizing that the foundation of adult behavior is established in the early years.

Each Stage of Freud's Psychosexual Theory of Development Is Characterized