Davina is a "neat freak." She can't stand to be late for anything. Other people have to do things "just right" for her to be happy. A psychoanalytic theorist might suggest that Davina is fixated at the _____ stage of development.

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According to psychoanalytic theory, during the anal stage of development (18 months to 3 years), children become fixated on issues related to control and elimination. If they have difficulty toilet training or if they receive mixed messages about the appropriate timing and location of elimination, they may develop an anal retentive personality characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness and control. Davina's need for neatness and her preference for things being "just right" are consistent with this stage of development.

Davina Is a "Neat Freak