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Research Article

Reward modulates the mirror neuron system in schizophrenia: A study into the mu rhythm suppression, empathy, and mental state attribution

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Pages 175-186 | Received 17 Sep 2014, Accepted 16 May 2015, Published online: 14 Jun 2015

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