In which stage do children primarily focus on school and social interactions rather than sexual development?

The correct answer is the Latency Stage. This stage, which Freud identified as occurring from approximately age six to puberty, is characterized by a relative calm in terms of psychosexual development. During the latency stage, children shift their focus from the sexual impulses that are prominent in the earlier stages to developing social skills, relationships with peers, and mastery of academic tasks.

Children engage in activities such as sports, friendships, and other non-sexual interests. They start to develop a sense of competence and form a basis for future social interactions. This stage is crucial for the development of social and communication skills and the groundwork for later stages of identity and social roles.

The other stages mentioned have distinct and more intense focuses on sexual development. For instance, the Anal Stage revolves around the control of bodily functions; the Phallic Stage includes the awareness of sexual identity and competition for parental attention; and the Genital Stage marks the culmination of sexual maturity and the establishment of romantic relationships. Each of these stages emphasizes different aspects of pediatric psychology, whereas the focus in latency is predominantly on socialization and learning.