The Development of the Superego Is Often Associated with the End

question 4

Multiple Choice

The development of the superego is often associated with the end of which stage of psychosexual development?

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

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Definitions:

Shameful Thought

An uncomfortable feeling of embarrassment or guilt that arises from actions, thoughts, or circumstances perceived as dishonorable or improper.

Obsessions

Persistent, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause distress or anxiety.

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to rules that must be applied rigidly.

Desensitization

A technique used to reduce or eliminate an organism's response to a stimulus by repeated exposure to that stimulus.