Psycgoanalytic theory

1. Psychoanalytic Therapy Claris Villatoro Guidance Function in Education – SC 540

11. Ego Defense Mechanisms( cont.)

13. Psychoanalysis: Stages of Personality Development Period of life Oral Stage First year of life Infants need to get basic nurturing, or later feeling of greediness and acquisitiveness may develop. The mouth is the sexual gratifying organ. Fixation on this stage will result in personality issues such as mistrust of others, love and fear of or inability to form intimate relationships. Anal Stage Ages 1-3 The anal zone becomes of major significance in form of personality. A child is learning independence , accepting personal power and learning to express negative feeling such as rage. Parental attitudes and discipline patterns have a significance impact on later personality development.

14. Psychoanalysis: Stages of Personality Development (cont) Period of Life Phallic Stage Ages 3-6 This stage differs in boys and girls. The male phallic stage is known as Oedipus complex, mother as love object. The female phallic stage is known as Electra complex, girl’s striving for father’s love and approval. Latency Stage Ages 6-12 Sexual interests are replaced by interest in school, sport, and a range of new activities. This is the time for socialization as a child begins to form relationships with others. Genital Stage Ages 12-18 Sexual urges are once again awakened. Through the lessons learned during the previous stages, adolescents direct their sexual urges onto opposite sex peers, with the primary focus of pleasure is the genitals.