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Anal Phase.
Anal Phase - as a noun
(psychoanalysis) the second sexual and social stage of a child's development during which bowel control is learned
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"During the anal phase of psychosexual development, children experience pleasure from controlling their bowel movements."
"Freud believed that conflicts during the anal phase could lead to personality traits such as being excessively orderly or messy."
"The anal phase is the second stage in Freud's theory of psychosexual development, occurring from about 18 months to 3 years of age."
"In the anal phase, children become more aware of their bodily sensations and learn to control their urges for gratification."
"Parents' reactions to a child's toilet training can greatly influence their experience of the anal phase."
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