James Has a Tendency to Chew Gum or Candy Throughout

question 104

Multiple Choice

James has a tendency to chew gum or candy throughout the day. When he cannot find something to chew on, he occasionally chews on the inside of his cheek. According to Freud, James is most likely stuck in the stage of development known as the ________.

• A) anal stage
• B) oral stage
• C) phallic stage
• D) genital stage

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