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Physical Pain as Pleasure: A Theoretical Perspective

Cara R. DunkleyDepartment of Psychology, University of British Columbia;Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of British ColumbiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Craig D. HenshawDepartment of Psychology, University of British Columbia;Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of British Columbia
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Saira K. HenshawDepartment of Psychology, University of British Columbia;Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of British Columbia
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Lori A. BrottoDepartment of Psychology, University of British Columbia;Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of British Columbia
Pages 421-437 | Published online: 02 May 2019

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