My psycho-analytic work has convinced me that when in the baby's mind the conflicts between love and hate arise, and the fears of losing the loved one become active, a very important step is made in development.
Melanie KleinAbout author
- Author's profession: Psychologist
- Nationality: austrian
- Born: March 30, 1882
- Died: September 22, 1960
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