Question

Which of the following are true of the psychoanalytic phallic stage of development?

a) It typically occurs between the ages of 6 to puberty.
b) It is a period that involves the anus and urethra.
c) It triggers the Oedipus complex.
d) It typically occurs between 3 and 6 years of age.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: D) It typically occurs between 3 and 6 years of age.

Step-by-step explanation:

The phallic stage is one of the stages proposed by Sigmund Freud in his theory of psychosexual development.

This stage occurs between the third and sixth years of age.

According to the psychoanalytic theory, the infant's libido centers upon their genitalia.

During this stage is common for the children to explore their genitalia.

This is the third stage in the theory of psychosexual development and is followed by the latent stage.

In conclusion, the correct answer is D. It typically occurs between 3 and 6 years of age.

Answer 2

The best answer are "C &D"

C: It triggers the Oedipus complex.

D: It typically occurs between 3 and 6 years of age.

Step-by-step explanation:

psychoanalytic phallic stage of development occurs between 3 and 6 years of age and focuses on genitals task, exploring genital region, develop a relationship with parents, especially same gender parent, triggering of the Oedipus complex and also sexual tension which is focused on the genitals. Girls have penis envy at this point making them to be submissive and date older men and castration anxiety for boys.