Freud's Interpretation of an Adult with an Anal Retentive Character

question 4

Multiple Choice

Freud's interpretation of an adult with an anal retentive character would most likely be that it was due to:

• A) poor maternal attachment
• B) parent modelling and interaction
• C) stress and trauma during the oral stage of development
• D) fixation at the anal stage of development

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