oral stage (Meaning)
oral stage (n)
(psychoanalysis) the first sexual and social stage of an infant's development; the mouth is the focus of the libido and satisfaction comes from suckling and chewing and biting
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(psychoanalysis) the first sexual and social stage of an infant's development; the mouth is the focus of the libido and satisfaction comes from suckling and che
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According to Freud's psychosexual theory, the oral stage is the initial phase of development in infancy.
The oral stage typically spans from birth to around 18 months of age.
During the oral stage, the primary focus of pleasure and gratification is on the mouth and oral activities.
Infants derive satisfaction from activities such as sucking, biting, and tasting during the oral stage.
