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melanie klein

 

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Noun melanie klein has 1 sense
  1. Klein, Melanie Klein - United States psychoanalyst (born in Austria) who was the first to specialize in the psychoanalysis of small children (1882-1960)
    --1 is a kind of analyst, psychoanalyst

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Melanie Klein

Definition: Melanie Klein was an Austrian-British psychoanalyst known for her influential contributions to the field of child psychology and object relations theory. She is one of the pioneer thinkers of psychoanalysis and made significant discoveries in understanding early childhood development and the unconscious mind.

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As a Proper Noun:

1. Melanie Klein's theories revolutionized the understanding of children's emotional and psychological development.

2. Many contemporary psychoanalysts continue to reference the works of Melanie Klein in their research.

As a Common Noun:

1. The concept of the "Kleinian object" originated from the research of Melanie Klein.

2. Learning about Melanie Klein's ideas can provide valuable insights into child psychology.

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