Asked by Jennifer McBeth on Apr 23, 2024

In psychoanalytic theory, failure to move forward from one developmental stage to another is called

A) extinction.
B) regression.
C) inertia.
D) fixation.

Developmental Stage

A period in an individual's life characterized by specific milestones in physical, emotional, or cognitive development.

Fixation

In Freud’s theory, a failure to move forward from one stage to another as expected.

Regression

A reversion to immature patterns of behavior.

  • Comprehending the protective mechanisms introduced by Freud and their impact on psychological wellbeing.