FAQ About Anna Freud

While Anna Freud built upon her father Sigmund Freud's foundational ideas, her work significantly extended and diverged from his theories. Sigmund Freud's work primarily focused on adult psychoanalysis, while Anna's contributions were particularly centered on child psychology and the development of the ego. She emphasized empirical research and direct observation to develop her theories, rather than solely relying on adult case studies as her father often did.