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Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
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Research Articles

The influence of interruptions and planning on serial everyday multitasking in older adults

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Pages 496-523 | Received 19 Aug 2022, Accepted 02 May 2023, Published online: 15 May 2023

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