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oral phase (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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In Freudian psychology, the oral phase is the first stage of psychosexual development occurring from birth to around 18 months.
During the oral phase, infants derive pleasure from activities such as sucking, chewing, and tasting.
The primary focus of the oral phase is on the mouth as the primary erogenous zone, where sensations of pleasure are centered.
Freud theorized that experiences during the oral phase could have lasting effects on an individual's personality development.
