Karen Horney & Feminine Psychology - Personality Psychology Lecture 5

In this video, we explore Karen Horney’s contributions to psychology, particularly her theory of feminine psychology. You’ll learn about her life, her critiques of Freud, and her revolutionary ideas that highlighted the importance of social and cultural forces in personality development, especially for women. 📌 Topics Covered: • Life of Karen Horney: Learn about Horney’s background, her early struggles with depression, and her journey as a neo-Freudian psychoanalyst who later founded feminine psychology. • Horney’s Theory: Discover how Horney redefined psychoanalytic theory by focusing on social relationships and the impact of parenting on the development of neurosis. • Basic Anxiety & Neurotic Needs: Understand how Horney explained basic anxiety and the neurotic needs that drive human behavior, as well as the categories of neurotic trends. • Feminine Psychology: Explore Horney’s critique of Freud’s views on women, her concept of womb envy, and her emphasis on cultural and social forces in shaping women’s roles and conflicts. 📖 Reference: Schultz, D.P., and Schultz, S.E. (2017). Theories of personality (11th edition). Wadsworth-Cengage Publishers. Continue Learning with Related Lecture Playlists: • Group Dynamics Lectures -    • Group Dynamics Mini-Lectures   • Organizational Behavior Lectures -    • Organizational Behavior Mini-Lectures   • Social Psychology Lectures -    • Organizational Psychology Mini-Lectures   #FemininePsychology #KarenHorney #Psychoanalysis #BasicAnxiety #PersonalityDevelopment #ProfessorQ #subscribeformore