A person whose oral needs were not met as a child would develop a(n)____.

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According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, if a child's oral needs (such as breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and oral stimulation) are not adequately met, the child may develop an oral fixation, which can manifest as an excessive need for oral stimulation (e.g. overeating, nail-biting, smoking, and substance abuse) or an overly dependent and passive personality.

A Person Whose Oral Needs Were Not Met as a Child