Quote by Martha Beck

Denial exists because human infants, though equipped with trust-o-meters, are built to trust, blindly and absolutely, any older person who wanders past.

Denial exists because human infants, though equipped with tr

Summary

This quote suggests that denial is a natural defense mechanism that humans develop in infancy. It implies that babies naturally trust those who are older without questioning their intentions. Denial acts as a form of protection because blindly trusting others can be risky.

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Trust

By Martha Beck

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