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An exploratory investigation into the usability and usefulness of training people with learning disabilities in a virtual environment

F. D. Rose School of Psychology, University of East London, London E15 4LZ, UK
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B. M. Brooks School of Psychology, University of East London, London E15 4LZ, UK
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E. A. Attree School of Psychology, University of East London, London E15 4LZ, UK
Pages 627-633 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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