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Saving for your future self: The role of imaginary experiences

C. Neil MacraeSchool of Psychology, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jason P. MitchellDepartment of Psychology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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Marius GolubickisSchool of Psychology, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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Nerissa S. P. HoDivision of Social Sciences, Community College of City University, Hong Kong
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Rain SherlockSchool of Psychology, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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Raffaella ParlongoSchool of Cognitive Science and Psychology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Olivia C. M. SimpsonSchool of Psychology, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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Brittany M. ChristianSchool of Psychology, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA, USA
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Pages 384-398 | Received 27 May 2016, Accepted 17 Nov 2016, Published online: 07 Dec 2016

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