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“The stark nakedness and simplicity of the conflict with which humanity is oppressed - that of getting angry with and wishing to hurt the very person who is most loved.”

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John Bowlby
John Bowlby

John Bowlby, born on February 26, 1907 and died on September 2, 1990, was a renowned psychologist from the United Kingdom. His research focused on child development, parent-child relationships, and attachment theory, which had a profound impact on modern psychology. more

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