Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. genital stage

genital stage

genital stage

in classical psychoanalytic theory, the final stage of psychosexual development, ideally reached in puberty, when the Oedipus complex has been fully resolved and erotic interest and activity are focused on intercourse with a sexual partner. Also called genital phase. See also genital love; genital personality.

Related Terms

bar reflex

bar reflex a pathological phenomenon in which the lateral o...

cognitive rehearsal

cognitive rehearsal a therapeutic technique in which a clie...

willpower

willpower n. the ability to carry out one’s intentions. See...

geront- (gero-)

Sorry, "geront-gero" is not in the Dictionary of Psychology. Please report to AP...

consent

consent n. voluntary assent or approval given by an individ...

OBM

OBM abbreviation for organizational behavior management.

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter G

Browse by Letter


A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact