Those who have had difficulty negotiating the _____ stage as children may develop a rigid personality and be very controlling in adulthood.
A)oral
B)phallic
C)anal
D)genital

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The anal stage, according to Freud's psychosexual theory, occurs from 18 months to 3 years of age and is focused on toilet training. Children who have difficulty with toilet training or feel punished or forced during this time may develop an overly controlling and rigid personality as adults. Therefore, the best choice for the given statement is C) anal.

Those Who Have Had Difficulty Negotiating the _____ Stage as Children