Anna Freud & Child Psychology

Explanation:
Anna Freud (1895–1982), daughter of Sigmund Freud, expanded psychoanalysis to child development. She proposed defense mechanisms—strategies used by the ego to manage anxiety—and explored how early experiences shape personality.
Her work at the Hampstead Clinic advanced understanding of child assessment and treatment, with an emphasis on developmental stage and environmental context.

Example:
Recognizing that a child facing divorce retreats into denial can guide family therapy.

Citation:
Freud, A. (1936). The ego and the mechanisms of defense. International Universities Press.