Asked by Hunter Patterson on May 15, 2024

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According to psychosexual development theory,when the erogenous zone centers on the genitals,a person is in the ________ stage.

A) oral
B) anal
C) phallic
D) latency

Psychosexual Development

A theory proposed by Freud that suggests individuals go through five stages of personality development tied to sexual maturation.

Erogenous Zone

An erogenous zone is an area of the body that has heightened sensitivity and can produce sexual pleasure when stimulated.

Genitals

The reproductive organs, especially the external sex organs.

  • Recognize and comprehend Freud's phases of psychosexual development.
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Sh'ree Stylz & The AcrewMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to Sigmund Freud's psychosexual development theory, the phallic stage is the third stage, occurring around ages 3 to 6, where the child's libido (sexual energy) centers upon their genitalia as the erogenous zone.