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On the psychology of adolescents' use of contraceptives

George Cvetkovich Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Western Washington State College, Bellingham, Wash., 98225
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Barbara Grote Research Assistant, Dept. of Psychology, Western Washington State College, Bellingham, Wash., 98225
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Ann Bjorseth Research Associate, Dept. of Psychology, Western Washington State College, Bellingham, Wash., 98225
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Julia Sarkissian Research Assistant, Dept. of Psychology, Western Washington State College, Bellingham, Wash., 98225
Pages 256-270 | Published online: 11 Jan 2010

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