Gary is a very sloppy person.His side of the dorm room is always a mess,with clothing thrown all over the floor.In contrast,his roommate,Rajesh,is an extremely neat person.For Rajesh,everything on his side of the room must be in its place,with CDs organized alphabetically.Freud would say Gary is fixated in the ____ stage,and Rajesh is fixated in the ____ stage.

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According to Freud's psychosexual stages, the anal stage (ages 1-3) is characterized by a focus on toilet training and the development of control over bowel movements. Individuals who become fixated in this stage may develop traits such as obsessive cleanliness and orderliness or messy, disorganized behavior. Therefore, Gary's messy behavior suggests fixation in the anal stage. Similarly, Rajesh's desire for organization and order also suggests fixation in the anal stage.

Gary Is a Very Sloppy Person