Karen Danielsen Horney, commonly referred to as Karen Horney, was a renowned psychoanalyst and feminist theorist in the 20th century. Known for her groundbreaking contributions to the field of psychology, she was an advocate for the importance of cultural and social factors in shaping human behavior. Some synonyms for the name Karen Horney include Karen Danielsen and Karen Clementina Theodora Danielsen. Her work emphasized the importance of individuality and criticized traditional psychoanalytic theory for its narrow focus on sexual instincts. Horney believed that individuals are shaped by their unique experiences and social environments, rather than solely by unconscious drives.