Conflicts over toilet-training and other attempts by a 2-year-old to exert control over his or her environment are most evident during the ________ stage of psychosexual development.

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The conflicts related to toilet-training and control are most evident during the anal stage of development, which occurs between the ages of 1 and 3 years old. During this stage, children gain pleasure from holding and then expelling feces, and may resist attempts to potty train or try to control the process themselves.

Conflicts Over Toilet-Training and Other Attempts by a 2-Year-Old to Exert