Asked by Charlanta Anescar-Desrosiers on May 18, 2024

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At what Freudian stage is Steve fixated? What evidence is there of it? Describe the stage and how it contributed to the fixation.What would have caused this fixation?

Freudian Stage

Stages of psychosexual development outlined by Sigmund Freud, theorized to influence personality based on the focus of libidinal energies at different ages.

Fixation Evidence

Data or observations supporting the psychological concept that individuals can become stuck at an early developmental stage, affecting future behavior and attitudes.

  • Master the concepts of Freudian theory, emphasizing the states of consciousness and the progression through psychosexual development stages.
  • Examine the principle of fixation within Freudian theory and recognize its presence in case study analyses.
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Mirage RougeMay 24, 2024
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Steve appears to be fixated at the phallic stage of development as evidenced by his using women for sex.(Have students describe the phallic stage including the Oedipus Complex.) This would have been caused by an unresolved Oedipus complex.