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Influence, appraisals, and emotions in close relationships

James Price Dillard Professor in the Department of Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin‐Madison,
,
Terry A. Kinney Teaches at the University of Minnesota,
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Michael G. Cruz Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin‐Madison,
Pages 105-130 | Published online: 02 Jun 2009

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