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Anal stage

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This is second of Freud's [[psychosexual stages]].
According to [[Freud]]'s theories, inability to resolve the [[conflict]]s of this [[stage]] may [[cause ]] [[anal retentive]]ness.
As the [[physical ]] ability to [[control ]] the sphyncter matures (2-3 years of age), the [[child]]'s attention shifts from the [[oral]] to the [[anal]] zone.
This [[change ]] provides further outlets for [[libidinal ]] gratification ([[anal]] [[erotism]]) and for the emerging [[aggressive ]] [[drive ]] ([[anal]] [[sadism]]).
The [[concept ]] of [[fixation]] kicks in here.
When there is [[excess]]ive [[gratification]] in this [[stage]], it leads to the [[development]] of extremely generous, unorganized personalities.
When [[gratification]] does not occur, the [[individual ]] becomes extremely organized.
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