During the Latency Phase, which occurs?

During the Latency Phase, which occurs?

• A. Repression of sexuality develops, same-sex friendships, athletics
• B. Sexual awakening with opposite sex
• C. Desire for independence
• D. Erikson's stage of autonomy

Answer: (A)

During the Latency phase, sexual energy is repressed and redirected into nonsexual pursuits. This period, roughly from age 6 until puberty, is characterized by an emphasis on learning, hobbies, sports, and solidifying same-sex friendships. That shift—repressing sexual urges and focusing on social and skill development—best describes what happens during latency, which is why the statement about repression of sexuality with same‑sex friendships and athletics fits. The other descriptions point to different stages: sexual awakening with the opposite sex occurs at puberty, a desire for independence is more typical of earlier childhood in other theories, and Erikson’s autonomy stage belongs to a separate psychosocial framework rather than Freud’s latency.

During the Latency phase, sexual energy is repressed and redirected into nonsexual pursuits. This period, roughly from age 6 until puberty, is characterized by an emphasis on learning, hobbies, sports, and solidifying same-sex friendships. That shift—repressing sexual urges and focusing on social and skill development—best describes what happens during latency, which is why the statement about repression of sexuality with same‑sex friendships and athletics fits. The other descriptions point to different stages: sexual awakening with the opposite sex occurs at puberty, a desire for independence is more typical of earlier childhood in other theories, and Erikson’s autonomy stage belongs to a separate psychosocial framework rather than Freud’s latency.