According to Freud, a fixation develops as a result of
A) either too much or too little gratification at a psychosexual stage.
B) too much gratification at a psychosexual stage.
C) the proper mix of overindulgence and frustration at a psychosexual stage.
D) too little gratification at a psychosexual stage.

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According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, a fixation occurs when a child's development becomes arrested or stuck at a particular stage due to either too much or too little gratification in that stage. For example, if a child does not receive adequate gratification during the oral stage (breastfeeding, sucking), they may develop an oral fixation later in life, such as overeating or smoking. Conversely, if a child receives too much gratification during the anal stage (potty training), they may develop an anal fixation, such as obsessive cleanliness or a tendency to hoard.

According to Freud, a Fixation Develops as a Result of