Personality: Theories & Types
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With reference to Sigmund Freud's theory of psychosexual development, if an adult displays an anal-retentive personality characterized by extreme cleanliness, stubbornness, stinginess, rigid rule-bound behavior, and a tendency to control everything, Freud's theory attributes this developmental fixation to improper or harsh parental training during which stage?
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According to Sigmund Freud's theory of psychosexual development, the Anal Stage typically occurs between 1.5 and 3 years of age, where the child's focus is centered on bladder and bowel control.
Key Concepts:
- Harsh Toilet Training: If parents are overly strict or rigid during toilet training, it can lead to fixation.
- Anal-Retentive Personality: Results in traits such as extreme orderliness, stubbornness, stinginess, and meticulousness in adult life.
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