Sep 16, Karen Horney: Today in the History of Psychology (16th September 1885)

Karen Horney was born. An eminent psychoanalytic theorist and pioneer within the field of the psychology of women, Horney wrote widely on the androcentric (male centered) nature of orthodox Freudian thinking and psychology in general. In addition to her influential contribution to feminine psychology, the influence of Horney's innovative and groundbreaking personality theories spread far and wide; for instance, her views on the potential for human growth were followed with great interest by the likes of Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers. A truly original thinker ahead of her time, Karen Horney's ideas helped inform an eclectic mix of areas within mainstream psychology. See following link to learn about some of the most eminent women in the history of psychology.Eminent Women in Psychology
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