A mother takes her 10-year-old son to the pediatrician for a sprained wrist. During the medical ...

ANS: C
In the latency stage (6 to 12 years) Freud believed that the child takes a break psychosexually. This allows the child to focus more intently on other aspects of growth and learning, such as spending time with same-gender friends or excelling in sports or video games. At this age, the child presumably has little interest in issues of sexuality. The oral stage occurs from birth to 1 year, and the infant is fascinated with oral curiosity. The genital stage occurs between 12 and 18, and sexuality and relationships are the focus. The phallic stage occurs from 3 to 6 years, during which sexual differences are discovered.