psychosexual development
Look at other dictionaries:
Psychosexual development — The concept of psychosexual development, as envisioned by Sigmund Freud at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth century, is a central element in his sexual drive theory, which posits that, from birth, humans have… … Wikipedia
psychosexual development — the process by which an individual becomes more mature in his sexual feelings and behaviour. Gender identity, sex role behaviour, and choice of sexual partner are the three major areas of development. The phrase is sometimes used specifically for … Medical dictionary
psychosexual development — the process by which an individual becomes more mature in his sexual feelings and behaviour. Gender identity, sex role behaviour, and choice of sexual partner are the three major areas of development. The phrase is sometimes used specifically for … The new mediacal dictionary
psychosexual development — noun (psychoanalysis) the process during which personality and sexual behavior mature through a series of stages: first oral stage and then anal stage and then phallic stage and then latency stage and finally genital stage • Topics:… … Useful english dictionary
Развитие Психосексуальное (Psychosexual Development) — половое и поведенческое созревание личности. Половая идентификация, половое поведение и выбор полового партнера являются тремя основными областями этого развития. Данный термин иногда используется специально применительно к последовательности… … Медицинские термины
development — 1. The act or process of natural progression in physical and psychological maturation from a previous, lower, or embryonic stage to a later, more complex, or adult stage. 2. The process of chromatography. cognitive … Medical dictionary
psychosexual — Pertaining to the relationships among the emotional, mental physiologic, and behavioral components of sex or sexual development. * * * psy·cho·sex·u·al .sī kō seksh (ə )wəl, sek shəl adj 1) of or relating to the mental, emotional, and behavioral… … Medical dictionary
psychosexual — adjective Date: 1897 1. of or relating to the mental, emotional, and behavioral aspects of sexual development 2. of or relating to mental or emotional attitudes concerning sexual activity 3. of or relating to the physiological psychology of sex • … New Collegiate Dictionary
Theory of cognitive development — The Theory of Cognitive Development (one of the most historically influential theories) was developed by Jean Piaget, a Swiss Philosopher (1896–1980). His genetic epistemological theory provided many central concepts in the field of developmental … Wikipedia
Youth development — or adolescent development is the process through which adolescents (alternately called youth or young adults) acquire the cognitive, social, and emotional skills and abilities required to navigate life. The experience of adolescence varies for… … Wikipedia
