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Sigmund Freud viewed development as a discontinuous process, meaning it occurs through a series of distinct, sequential stages rather than as a gradual and continuous progression. According to this view, an individual must successfully navigate the challenges of one stage before moving on to the next.

Discontinuous Nature of Freudian Development

A psychologist who views development as a process occurring in a series of distinct, sequential phases is analyzing an adult client who is excessively rigid, orderly, and obsessed with control. Which of the following conclusions best aligns with the psychologist's theoretical perspective?

A psychologist is counseling a client who struggles with being overly rigid and controlling. The psychologist theorizes that the client's issues stem from an unresolved conflict during a specific, early period of their life, and that this unresolved conflict has prevented them from fully progressing to later phases of personal growth. Which of the following statements best describes the psychologist's underlying assumption about development?

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