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The Journal of Genetic Psychology
Research and Theory on Human Development
Volume 148, 1987 - Issue 4
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The Effects of Prosocial and Aggressive Videogames on Children's Donating and Helping

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Pages 499-505 | Received 27 Oct 1986, Published online: 11 Sep 2012

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