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Psychometric Properties of a Spanish Version of the UPPS–P Impulsive Behavior Scale: Reliability, Validity and Association With Trait and Cognitive Impulsivity

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Pages 70-77 | Received 12 Mar 2008, Accepted 08 Jul 2009, Published online: 11 Dec 2009

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