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Karen Horney
Karen HorneyPsychoanalysis and the Psychology of WomenGerman-American1885–1952
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Karen Horney (1885–1952) was a German-born American psychoanalyst who, by critiquing Freud's theories and emphasizing the role of culture and environment in personality formation, is considered one of the pioneers of the psychology of women and neo-Freudian theory. She introduced the concept of "basic anxiety" and neurotic needs, and stressed the possibility of self-analysis and personality growth. Her works have had a profound impact on contemporary psychoanalysis.
