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Experimental Aging Research
An International Journal Devoted to the Scientific Study of the Aging Process
Volume 26, 2000 - Issue 4
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Original Articles

Younger and Older Adults' Recall of Typical and Atypical Actions From Script - Based Text: Evidence for Interruption and Bizarre - Imagery Effects

Pages 409-430 | Published online: 11 Nov 2010

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