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Major Articles

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptom Levels and Romantic Relationship Quality in College Students

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Pages 98-108 | Received 17 Nov 2013, Accepted 29 Sep 2014, Published online: 20 Jan 2015

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