Freud's Psychosexual Development Theory

Freud's Psychosexual Development Theory suggests that early childhood experiences shape personality through distinct stages focused on different pleasure zones: oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital. During each stage, conflicts or challenges related to these zones influence future behavior and personality traits. Successfully navigating these stages leads to a healthy, balanced personality, while difficulties may result in specific personality patterns or issues in later life. The theory emphasizes that early experiences are crucial in forming an individual's emotional and social development.