Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

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At what stage does Freud suggest children start to develop the superego?

Oral Stage
Anal Stage
Phallic Stage
Latency Stage

The correct answer is: Phallic Stage

At this point in development, children are learning about gender identity and morality, which is when Freud suggests they start to develop the superego. Option A is incorrect because the Oral Stage occurs from birth to around 18 months, and the superego is not developed at this point. Option B, the Anal Stage, occurs from roughly ages 18 months to 3 years, and is focused on potty training and self-control, not on the superego. Option D, the Latency Stage, occurs from around age 6 to puberty and is characterized by a focus on socialization and learning from peers, which is not related to the development of the superego. Overall, the most relevant and specific stage for the development of the superego is the Phallic Stage.