Utah State Magazine - Spring 2020

Page 30

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“If you perceive that, as a human race, we have a handle on the 84,000 registered chemicals, of which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has banned only nine, you would be wrong.” — Jennifer Peeples

The Way We See Things:

At the Intersection of Perception by John DeVilbiss

Perception matters. It affects how we interact with the

world and what we view as threats. It can turn a seemingly benign puddle of water into an alarming threat to your toddler, or the impeachment of a president as an act of treason. Five Utah State University scholars reflect on how perception influences human behavior in their own studies relating to personal wellness. 30 UTAHSTATE I SPRING 2020


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