According to the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, at the _____, the infant is entirely dependent on others for need satisfaction and receives gratification from sucking, eating, and biting.

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According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, the oral stage occurs from birth to 18 months of age, during which the infant's primary source of pleasure is through oral activities such as sucking, eating, and biting. The infant is entirely dependent on their caregivers for need satisfaction, making this stage critical in the development of basic trust and attachment.

According to the Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, at the _____, the Infant