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Understanding the Motivational Role of Affect: Life-span Research from an Attributional Perspective

Bernard Weiner Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
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Sandra Graham Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Pages 401-419 | Received 07 Oct 1988, Published online: 07 Jan 2008

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