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______________ Refers to the Tendency of Individuals to Rely Too

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______________ refers to the tendency of individuals to rely too heavily on arbitrary numbers, irrelevant traits, or facts when making decisions.


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Genital

Relating to the reproductive organs; also used to describe the phase of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory that focuses on the genitals.

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development, occurring roughly between the ages of 3 and 6 years, where the libido (sexual energy) is focused on the genitals.

Anal Stage

The second stage in Freud's psychosexual development stages, occurring from about 18 months to three years of age, when the child's focus of pleasure is on eliminating or retaining feces.

Genital Stage

The final stage of psychosexual development proposed by Freud, focusing on mature sexual interests and behaviors.

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