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Animacy effects in episodic memory: do imagery processes really play a role?

Margaux GelinLEAD-CNRS, Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
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Aurélia BugaiskaLEAD-CNRS, Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
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Alain MéotCNRS, LAPSCO, Université Clermont Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Annie VinterLEAD-CNRS, Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
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Patrick BoninLEAD-CNRS, Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, FranceCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 209-223 | Received 22 Jan 2018, Accepted 03 Jul 2018, Published online: 19 Jul 2018

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