Human Growth and Development CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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According to Freud’s theory of psychosexual development, during adolescence the primary focus of energy is on

The oral stage
The phallic stage
The anal stage
The genital stage

The correct answer is: The genital stage

During adolescence, individuals are in the genital stage of psychosexual development according to Freud's theory. This is because this stage represents the final stage of development where individuals are fully focused on their sexual desires and are able to form mature romantic relationships. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they represent stages that occur earlier in development and do not align with the characteristics of adolescence. In the oral stage, the focus is on oral pleasure and dependency, in the phallic stage, the focus is on exploring gender identity and relationships with opposite sex parent, and in the anal stage, the focus is on control and obedience. Therefore, D, the genital stage, is the most appropriate answer as it accurately reflects the primary focus of energy during adolescence according to Freud's theory.