This photo reminds me of the Psychosexual stages of Development. Specifically the Anal stage; where infants get pleasure from eliminating bowel and bladder. During this stage potty training happens as seen in the photo, and during potty training it is the first time child will be in conflict with their parents. This is due to the child’s superego beginning to develop and having different desire than their parents. This Psychosexual stage can also impact ones adult personality. One may be either Anal retentive or Anal expulsive. An Anal retentive personality is someone who is fussy, a compulsive cleaner, and super organized. While on the other hand an Anal expulsive personality would be careless, messy/ sloppy and disorganized.
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