In the Anal stage, pleasure is derived from which bodily area?

In the Anal stage, pleasure is derived from which bodily area?

• A. Anus
• B. Mother's breast
• C. Genital area
• D. Hands

Answer: (A)

In Freud's psychosexual development, the Anal stage centers on the anus. Pleasure comes from defecation and the sense of control over bowel movements through the anal sphincter. This focus on toilet training and mastering elimination defines this stage. The other areas map to different stages: the mouth for the oral stage (pleasure from the mother’s breast), the genital area for the phallic stage, and hands are not identified as a primary erogenous zone in Freud’s stages.

In Freud's psychosexual development, the Anal stage centers on the anus. Pleasure comes from defecation and the sense of control over bowel movements through the anal sphincter. This focus on toilet training and mastering elimination defines this stage. The other areas map to different stages: the mouth for the oral stage (pleasure from the mother’s breast), the genital area for the phallic stage, and hands are not identified as a primary erogenous zone in Freud’s stages.