During the phallic stage the aim is
A) intercourse.
B) forepleasure and autoeroticism.
C) power and control over others.
D) incorporation of the loved object.

Question

During the phallic stage the aim is
A) intercourse.
B) forepleasure and autoeroticism.
C) power and control over others.
D) incorporation of the loved object.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During the phallic stage (ages 3-6), the primary focus is on the genital region and children experience pleasurable sensations through their genitals. However, at this stage, the aim is not intercourse but rather the exploration of the genitals, which is achieved through forepleasure and autoeroticism. Power and control over others are more associated with the Oedipus and Electra complexes, which occur within the phallic stage but are not the aim of the stage itself. Incorporation of the loved object is more relevant to the oral stage.

During the Phallic Stage the Aim Is