___ stage (concept in psychosexual development) Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Saturday, February 11, 2023 · 49-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, February 11, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 11, 2023 · 49-Down · 4 letters
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a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.
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