Psych 101

While she may have begun her career under her father’s shadow, Anna Freud proved that she too was an incredibly valuable asset to the world of psychology. STAGES OF PSYCHOSEXUAL DEVELOPMENT Freud’s theory of psychosexual development is one of the most well-known and controversial theories in psychology. To cope with her emotions, she began seeing Karl Abraham, a psychoanalyst who was a disciple of Freud. If someone thinks negatively about their self-image and abilities, he or she will have a low self-esteem and, as a result, he or she may avoid social situations or miss out on opportunities.