Lesson 6 - Unpacking The Self - The Physical and Sexual Self
Lesson 6 - Unpacking The Self - The Physical and Sexual Self
Lesson 6 - Unpacking The Self - The Physical and Sexual Self
PHYSICAL SELF- Refers to the body, this marvellous container and complex,
machine with which we interface with our environment and fellow beings.
Physical self is the concrete dimension, the tangible aspect of the person
that can be directly observed and examined.
IT ALSO INCLUDE:
NECK, THIGHS
ABDOMEN AND FEET
The Psychosexual Stages (Sigmund Freud)
Stage/ Age Erogenous Zone Gratification Conflict Consequences
Oral Stage (0-2y/o) Mouth Eating, biting, thumb Weaning Bad mouthing, smoking,
sucking, chewing oral sex
Anal Stage (2-3 y/o) Anus Discharging & retaining Toilet training Anal explosive (over
bowel movement generosity); Anal
retentive (orderliness,
perfection)
Phallic Stage (3-6 y/o) Genitals Penis; clitoris Oedipus; Electra Penis Envy; Womb Envy
Complex
Latency Stage (6-12 y/o) None Directed to same sex. Directed to same sex, None. Because ones
School work hobbies school work hobbies personality is generally
completed in this stage
Genital Stage (12-Adult) Genital Heterosexual, mating, Establishing intimate If the experiences during
maturation relationship the pre-genital stage
causes fixations, it will
be manifested
throughout life.
The Human Sexual Response & Its
Cycle
Phase 1: Excitement
Phase 2: Plateau
Phase 3: Orgasm
Phase 4: Resolution
The Chemistry of Lust, Love, & Attraction
Stages Description
Stage 1: Lust Wild desire stage
Testosterone & Estrogen
Stage 2: Attraction Couples are in live and are overcome with their
feelings.
Dopamine-the reward center of the brain
Norepinephrine- aka adrenaline
Stage 3: Attachment Helps couples grow bonds and feel connected to
each other.
Oxytocin- aka love hormone/hug hormone
Vasopressin- to help us feel long-term connection
with someone and preceded commitment