Melanie Klein

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Melanie Klein

Melanie Klein (pronounced: MEL-uh-nee KLYNE) is a notable figure in the field of psychoanalysis and child psychology. She was born on March 30, 1882, in Vienna, Austria, and died on September 22, 1960, in London, England.

Etymology

The name Melanie is of Greek origin, derived from the word "melaina," meaning "black, dark." Klein is a common German surname meaning "small."

Biography

Melanie Klein was a pioneering child psychoanalyst who made significant contributions to understanding children's emotional development. She is best known for her work on object relations theory, which focuses on the way individuals relate to others based on experiences from early childhood.

Contributions to Psychoanalysis

Klein's theories diverged from the traditional Freudian perspective, leading to the development of the Kleinian school of psychoanalysis. She introduced the concept of the paranoid-schizoid position and the depressive position, which are fundamental stages in a child's emotional development.

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