When parents attempt toilet training, the child can gain approval or express rebellion or aggression by "holding on" or by "letting go." Therefore, Freud believed that harsh or lenient toilet training could cause _______ type of fixation.
A)phallic
B)latency
C)anal
D)genital

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Freud associated the anal stage with the period of toilet training. He believed that conflicts during this stage could lead to an anal fixation if not properly navigated, with outcomes related to the child's experiences of control and authority during toilet training.

When Parents Attempt Toilet Training, the Child Can Gain Approval