Your roommate is a smoker. He really would like to quit and has been reading about Freudian theory. He thinks that he is fixated at the oral stage and that he should make an appointment with a clinician who specialises in psychosexual therapy. What would you tell him?

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Despite its influence on the field of psychology, Freudian theory is largely outdated and unsupported by empirical evidence. Most modern clinicians do not adhere to it. Therefore, it is unlikely that your roommate will be able to find a clinician who specializes in psychosexual therapy based on Freudian theory. It would be wiser for him to seek other forms of therapy or support for quitting smoking.

Your Roommate Is a Smoker