In which stage does an individual prepare for mature adult sexuality?

The correct answer is the Genital stage, which is the final stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory. This stage typically begins during puberty and extends into adulthood. During the Genital stage, individuals develop mature sexual relationships and learn to navigate their sexual identity and attractions in a more mature and socially acceptable manner. This stage is characterized by a healthy balance between the various components of personality (the id, ego, and superego) and involves the ability to engage in intimate relationships that are not solely focused on self-gratification, but rather on mutual pleasure and love.

In contrast, the other stages each focus on different conflicts or challenges and do not primarily address mature adult sexuality. The Latency stage, for example, is more about developing social skills and friendships rather than sexual development. The Anal and Phallic stages also focus on different aspects of personality and identity; the Anal stage deals primarily with issues related to control and order during toilet training, while the Phallic stage centers on the complexity of identifying with one's gender and dealing with the Oedipus/Electra complex. These earlier stages lay the groundwork for later development but do not represent the transition into mature sexual relationships like the Genital stage does.