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A mother of a newborn is diagnosed with breast cancer, the surgeon recommended to carry out an emergency operation.
According to Freud's theory, which stage of newborn development is being affected?
According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, the stage affected in a newborn is the oral stage.
Oral Stage: This stage occurs from birth to about 18 months of age, where the infant's pleasure centers on the mouth through activities like sucking and biting.
Anal Stage: This stage follows the oral stage, from 18 months to 3 years, focusing on bowel and bladder control.
Phallic Stage: This occurs from 3 to 6 years, focusing on the genitals and the differences between males and females.
Latent Stage: This stage occurs from 6 years to puberty, characterized by dormant sexual feelings and a focus on social and intellectual skills.
Freud, S. (1905). Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality.
National Institutes of Health (NIH): Child Development Theories
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