Lianna, who is overly dependent, optimistic, and gullible, may have experienced too much gratification and become fixated at the
A) phallic stage.
B) genital stage.
C) oral stage.
D) anal stage.

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The traits listed in the statement suggest that Lianna may have fixated at the oral stage of development. Over-dependency, optimism, and gullibility are traits associated with the oral stage, which occurs from birth to 18 months of age, and is focused on the mouth as the primary erogenous zone. If a child does not receive adequate nurturing or is weaned too early or too late, they may become fixated at this stage, leading to oral-fixation traits such as those listed in the statement.

Lianna, Who Is Overly Dependent, Optimistic, and Gullible, May Have