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Twelve-year-old Nihls was having difficulty solving the story problems in his math homework.However, when his dad helped Nihls by reading the problems to him and stressing the important information, Nihls was able to solve all the problems correctly.This parent-child interaction illustrates:


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Anally Fixated

a term from Freudian psychology referring to a stage of psychosexual development where there's a strong focus on activities related to the anus, such as retention or expulsion of feces, which can influence personality traits.

Anal Stage

The second stage in Freud’s psychosexual stages, occurring from about 18–36 months of age, in which the anus is the erogenous zone and toilet training is the source of conflict.

Freudian Perspective

A psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.

Personality Development

The ongoing process of developing and refining one's personality, characterized by the development of behaviors, thoughts, attitudes, and feelings.

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