Latency Stage (Latent Period)

Latency Stage (Latent Period) (Sigmund Freud, 1890s) – the fourth stage of Psychosexual Development Theory, spanning approximately 6 to 12 years of age, during which social skills are developed, values consolidate, and peer relationships are established. Sexual energy, while present, is sublimated to intellectual and social pursuits. If a fixation occurs at this stage, one might be unable to form stable and fulfilling relationships.

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Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2022). “Latency Stage (Latent Period)” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.