| Stage | Focus |
| Oral ( | Pleasure centers on the mout |
| Anal (1 | Pleasure focuses on bowel and bladder elimination; coping with demands for control |
| Phallic ( | Pleasure zone is the genitals; coping with incestuous sexual feelings |
| Latency (6 to puberty) | A phase of dormant sexual feelings |
| Genital (puberty on) | Maturation of sexual interests |