According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, young children "discover" masturbation during the ______ stage.

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According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, children become aware of their genitalia during the phallic stage (ages 3-6 years) and experience the Oedipus or Electra complex. This is the stage where children become curious about their own bodies and begin to explore, which may include self-stimulation or masturbation.

According to Freud's Theory of Psychosexual Development, Young Children "Discover