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Perception Viewed as a Phenotypic Expression 1 Perception Viewed as a Phenotypic Expression

@inproceedings{Proffitt2011PerceptionVA,
  title={Perception Viewed as a Phenotypic Expression 1 Perception Viewed as a Phenotypic Expression},
  author={Dennis R. Proffitt and Sally A. Linkenauger},
  year={2011}
}
Man (the body) is the measure of all things. 
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