If the frustration, conflict, and anxiety associated with a particular psychosexual stage are not properly resolved, Freud believed children may:
A) jump forward to the genital stage.
B) remain fixated, or stuck, at that stage.
C) regress back to the anal stage.
D) fail to develop a superego.

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According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, if a child fails to successfully resolve the conflict associated with a particular stage, they may become fixated, or stuck, at that stage. This means that their personality may become overly focused on the needs and desires associated with that stage, leading to potential psychological issues later on in life. For example, if a child fails to resolve the conflict associated with the oral stage (0-1 years), they may become fixated on dependency and develop an overly passive personality. If they fail to resolve the conflict associated with the anal stage (1-3 years), they may become fixated on issues related to control and become overly rigid or obstinate.

If the Frustration, Conflict, and Anxiety Associated with a Particular