Key Neo-Freudian Theorists
Among the prominent theorists who adapted Freudian principles, four are particularly notable: Alfred Adler, Erik Erikson, Carl Jung, and Karen Horney. Each of these figures made significant contributions by building upon or diverging from Freud's original work.

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