Freud’s 5 Stages of Psychosexual Development

Sigmund Freud's theory of psychosexual development proposes that early childhood experiences play a crucial role in the formation of adult personality and behavior. According to Freud, children pass through a series of stages centered on erogenous zones. Each stage represents a different focus of pleasure and a critical period for psychological development. Problems or conflicts that arise during any stage can lead to fixation and influence an individual’s personality.