anal phase

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Noun anal phase has 1 sense

anal stage, anal phase - (psychoanalysis) the second sexual and social stage of a child's development during which bowel control is learned
--₁ is a kind of phase, stage
--₁ is a part of childhood

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Anal Phase

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: In psychoanalysis, the second stage of psychosexual development, typically occurring between the ages of one and three, during which the focus of pleasure centers on the anus and associated activities.

Usage: The anal phase is a crucial period in a child's psychological development, as it involves learning to control bowel movements.

Example Sentence: During the anal phase, children may experience pleasure and derive satisfaction from withholding or expelling feces.

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