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Psychosexual stages of development

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Psychosexual Stages of Development Freud’s psychosexual stages of development describe how personality develops through five stages: oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital. Each stage is associated with a specific erogenous zone and conflict. Unresolved conflicts can lead to fixation. This theory emphasizes the role of early childhood experiences in shaping adult personality.

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How does one respond to the Freudian challenge of psychological determinism?

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Introduction Sigmund Freud’s theory of psychological determinism presents a significant challenge to the idea of free will. According to Freud, much of human behavior is driven by unconscious desires and past experiences, especially from early childhood. This suggests that we are not truly free in our actions but are controlled by hidden psychological forces. This

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