The latency developmental stage occurs until puberty and is characterized by a combination of responses from previous stages.

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The latency stage, according to Freudian psychosexual development theory, occurs from around age 6 to puberty. It is characterized by a decrease in sexual interest and activity, allowing the child to focus on developing skills and knowledge. This stage involves the integration of earlier stages' characteristics (oral, anal, and phallic) into the child's personality.

The Latency Developmental Stage Occurs Until Puberty and Is Characterized