If a person exhibits nail biting,gum chewing,smoking,or overeating when anxious,Freud would have said that the person was fixated during the __________ stage.

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According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, the oral stage occurs from birth to around 18 months. During this stage, the primary source of pleasure and satisfaction is through the mouth (sucking, biting, etc.). Individuals who develop fixation during this stage may exhibit oral fixations such as nail biting, gum chewing, smoking, or overeating when anxious. Therefore, the best choice is B) oral.

If a Person Exhibits Nail Biting,gum Chewing,smoking,or Overeating When Anxious,Freud