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Child Neuropsychology
A Journal on Normal and Abnormal Development in Childhood and Adolescence
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Noncredible Effort during Pediatric Neuropsychological Exam: A Case Series and Literature Review

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Pages 604-618 | Received 23 Mar 2010, Accepted 17 May 2010, Published online: 12 Jul 2010

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