Question

Zhu would much rather spend all day hanging with the guys than spend five minutes talking to a girl. In fact, he has very little interest in sexual matters. Freud would MOST likely suggest that Zhu is _____.A. in the latency stage of development

B. showing signs of latent homosexuality
C. likely to develop a neurotic outlook on women
D. repressing his gender confusion

Answer 1

Answer: A. in the latency stage of development

Step-by-step explanation:

In the latency stage no psychosexual development takes place. The sexual impulses remain suppressed and the sexual energy remains sublimated due to school work, friendship and hobbies.

This stage is the typical for childhood in this stage the child's energy is channeled to acquire new knowledge and skills. The child do not have knowledge about sexual matters.