The nurse is interviewing the mother of a toddler who verbalizes concerns that her child uses the toilet to void,but refuses to use the toilet for bowel movements,and often hides to defecate.The nurse identifies that this child is in which of the following Freudian phases of psychologic development?

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This behavior is characteristic of the anal phase of psychologic development, which typically occurs from 18 months to 3 years of age. During this phase, toddlers are learning to control their bowel movements, and may experience pleasure from retaining or releasing feces. If this process is not managed well, it can lead to fixation and lasting personality traits such as an excessive need for orderliness or stinginess.

The Nurse Is Interviewing the Mother of a Toddler Who