In the ________ stage of development,sexual interests mature.

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

During the genital stage, which occurs from puberty through adulthood, sexual interests and behaviors become mature and genital-based. The phallic stage, which occurs during early childhood, is characterized by the development of the Oedipus and Electra complexes, while the anal stage, also during early childhood, is marked by the focus on bowel movements and toilet training. The latency stage occurs between ages 6 and puberty, during which sexual impulses are repressed and focus is on social and cognitive development.