Psychoanalytic theory focuses on personality organization, specifically the dynamics of personality development. Sigmund Freud theorized that an infant's instinctual needs for food, security, and oral sexual gratification are all satisfied by the mother.
Psychoanalytic theory centers on personality structure, particularly the processes governing personality formation. Sigmund Freud posited that an infant's innate desires for sustenance, safety, and erotic stimulation are all fulfilled by the mother.