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Experimental Aging Research
An International Journal Devoted to the Scientific Study of the Aging Process
Volume 33, 2007 - Issue 2
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Adult Age Differences in Errand Planning: The Role of Task Familiarity and Cognitive Resources

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Pages 145-161 | Received 10 Oct 2005, Accepted 25 Feb 2006, Published online: 06 Mar 2007

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