Asked by
Kopano Mathube
on Nov 18, 2024Verified
What did Sigmund Freud believe could happen if our needs were delayed at a particular psychosexual stage?
A) we could become fixated at that stage
B) we would revert to our biological predispositions
C) we would be more capable of overcoming the obstacle in adulthood
D) we could become overly dependent on the superego for future guidance
Fixated
An obsessive or focused attention on a particular object, task, or idea, often to an excessive or unhealthy degree.
Psychosexual Stage
A framework in Freudian psychology that divides child development into five stages, each characterized by a different focus of libido (sexual drive or energy).
Needs Delayed
The concept of postponing or deferring one's immediate needs or desires for a later time.
- Gain insight into the principle of fixation and its consequences for individual personality traits.
Verified Answer
AD
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the principle of fixation and its consequences for individual personality traits.