Which of the following stages of psychosexual development is correctly matched with a key task or term?
A)Oral-weaning
B)Anal-Oedipal conflict
C)Phallic-toilet training
D)Genital-identification

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During the oral stage of psychosexual development, the key task is weaning. Infants learn through sucking and derive pleasure from oral stimulation, and the weaning process involves transitioning from breast or bottle feeding to solid foods.

Answer: B
 The anal stage of psychosexual development is associated with toilet training and the key task is gaining control over bodily functions. The Oedipal conflict occurs during the phallic stage, which centers around sexual desire and identification with the same-sex parent.

Answer: C
 The phallic stage of psychosexual development is associated with the Oedipal conflict and the key task is resolving this conflict by identifying with the same-sex parent.

Answer: D
 The genital stage is the final stage of psychosexual development and focuses on mature sexual relationships. Identification occurs in the phallic stage as children develop a sense of gender identity.

Which of the Following Stages of Psychosexual Development Is Correctly