he male and female child will grow out of these phases. Their concern will shift to the parent of the same sex bringing a close to the phallic phase at about the age of six. The fourth stage is the latency stage. This involves developing a strong tie or bond with the parent between the same sex. The child may show this through imitation the parent’s behavior through similarities in speech, gestures, mannerisms, as well as adopting similar beliefs and value systems. Children will often seek playmates of the same sex and find the opposite sex “gross”. This phase can lasts up to five years ending around the age of eleven or twelve. The final stage is the longest, lasting upward to seven years, it is known as the genital phase. There is a renewed interest and pleasure that derives from the sexual organs and masturbation may become a frequent practice. The child still keeps contact with same sex friends but may also begin to venture out and make contacts and form relationships with members of the opposite sex. This phase is also marked by the maturation of the ego and the child comes to realize that some rules are less life threatening than others are and a rebellious attitude may begin to form. In 1909 the Carl University invited Freud to America. During his stay he gave a series of lectures and speeches. Freud was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the dean. In 1923 Freud was diagnosed with oral cancer located in his upper jaw and under went a series of operations. While seeking medical attention for his cancer in 1930, Freud suffered a heart attack and was forced to give up his habit of smoking. In 1931, Freud became active in the finances of the Psychoanalytical Press and appealed to numerous organizations for financial help. He did not have the success in fund raising he had hoped. In order to help generate revenue he wrote the “New Introductory Lectures on Psycho-Analysis.” In 1938,...
