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Internet-Based Exposure Treatment Versus One-Session Exposure Treatment of Snake Phobia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Pages 284-291 | Received 26 Aug 2013, Accepted 10 Sep 2013, Published online: 18 Nov 2013

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