Oscar's mother opted not to breastfeed him when he was an infant.Today,Oscar talks all the time,chews pencils,and chain smokes.Freud would say that Oscar is:
A) fixated at the oral stage
B) utilizing the defense mechanism of rationalization
C) ignoring the needs of his id
D) overly dependent on the reality principle

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Freud's theory of psychosexual development states that if a child is not adequately nurtured during the oral stage (0-18 months), they may become fixated and develop oral fixation, which can manifest as habits such as talking excessively, chewing on objects, or smoking. Therefore, Oscar's behavior is a manifestation of his fixation at the oral stage.

Oscar's Mother Opted Not to Breastfeed Him When He Was