Tina smokes excessively.Freud might say that she is ________ in the oral stage of development.

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Freud's theory suggests that during the oral stage of development (birth to 18 months), individuals derive pleasure from oral activities such as sucking, biting, and chewing. If someone is fixated in this stage, they may have unresolved issues related to fulfilling their oral needs and may seek pleasure through oral activities such as smoking, overeating, or nail-biting. Therefore, Tina's excessive smoking may be a manifestation of her fixation in the oral stage.

Tina Smokes Excessively