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The Journal of Psychology
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Volume 26, 1948 - Issue 1
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A New Apparatus for the Controlled Administration of Electroconvulsive Shock

Roger W. Russell Department of Neurophysiology, Western State Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, USA; Departments of Psychology and Electrical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, USA
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John F. Pierce Department of Neurophysiology, Western State Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, USA; Departments of Psychology and Electrical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, USA
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Wesley M. Rohrer Department of Neurophysiology, Western State Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, USA; Departments of Psychology and Electrical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, USA
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John C. Townsend Department of Neurophysiology, Western State Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, USA; Departments of Psychology and Electrical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, USA
Pages 71-82 | Received 17 Mar 1948, Published online: 02 Jul 2010

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