Stephanie is gullible, dependent and tends to overeat. Saul is rigid, organized, and stingy. Which of the following alternatives correctly matches each individual with the psychosexual stage at which he or she is fixated
A)Stephanie-phallic; Saul-anal
B)Stephanie-oral; Saul-anal
C)Stephanie-anal; Saul-oral
D)Stephanie-oral; Saul-genital

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Stephanie's characteristics of being gullible, dependent, and tending to overeat are indicative of fixation at the oral stage, which involves issues around dependency and intake. Saul's traits of being rigid, organized, and stingy suggest fixation at the anal stage, which is associated with control and orderliness.

Stephanie Is Gullible, Dependent and Tends to Overeat