Psychodynamic Perspective

1, Emily is 2.5 years old. She’s been sucking her thumb since birth. According to Freud, at what stage of psychosexual development is Emily in currently? According to Freud is her thumb-sucking appropriate, and if so why? At what age, according to Freud, Emily should “give-up” sucking her thumb? If that doesn’t happen, would Freud categorize it fixation? If so, would the fixation be due to frustration or overindulgence? Explain. 2. Jackson is 4 years old and still wears a diaper. According to Freud, at what stage of psychosexual development is Jackson in currently? Should he still be wearing a diaper? How would Freud categorize Jackson’s wearing a diaper at his age? If Jackson’s still not potty trained due to fixation: explain what could possibly be the causes of his fixation due to frustration, as well as the possible causes for his fixation due to overindulgence. 3. Lilly is 6 years old and she dotes on her father, even telling mom that when she is older she will marry him. According to Freud, at what stage of psychosexual development is Lilly in currently? How does Freud explain Lilly’s infatuation with her father? What other behaviors might Lilly be displaying according to Freud’s theory at this age? 4. Aaron is 14. According to Freud, at what stage of psychosexual development is Aaron in currently? According to Freud, what behaviors might Aaron be displaying?