anal stage

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Noun anal stage has 1 sense

anal stage, anal phase - (psychoanalysis) the second sexual and social stage of a child's development during which bowel control is learned
--₁ is a kind of phase, stage
--₁ is a part of childhood

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Anal Stage

Definition: The second stage in Sigmund Freud's theory of psychosexual development, occurring between approximately 18 months and 3 years of age, during which a child's pleasure and focus of libido is centered around the anal region.

Meanings:

Psychology (noun): The stage in psychosexual development where a child derives pleasure from bowel movements and the control of bowel movements.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

According to Freudian theory, unresolved conflicts during the anal stage can lead to personality traits such as anal retentiveness or anal expulsiveness.
During the anal stage, children may experience pleasure and satisfaction from successfully using the potty.

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