Which Freud stage is from 6 to 12 years?

• A. Latency
• B. Genital
• C. Phallic
• D. Oral

Answer: (A)

Latency is the stage in Freud’s theory that covers the school-age years, roughly six to twelve. During this period sexual energy is repressed and redirected into developing skills, forming friendships, and learning about the world. The focus shifts to socialization, academics, hobbies, and building the superego as children internalize norms and rules. It’s a calm interval between the earlier stages and the onset of puberty, when the genital stage reawakens sexual interest in a more mature way. Earlier stages—oral and anal—occur in infancy and toddlerhood, while the phallic stage occurs in early childhood and the genital stage begins at puberty.