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Manipulation of Physiological and Emotional Responses to Stress in Repressors and Sensitizers

Sonja Rohrmann Department of Psychology, University of Frankfurt a.M., Kettenhofweg 128, Frankfurt a.M., D-60325, Germany
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JÜrgen Hennig Department of Psychology, University of Frankfurt a.M., Kettenhofweg 128, Frankfurt a.M., D-60325, Germany
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Petra Netter Department of Psychology, University of Frankfurt a.M., Kettenhofweg 128, Frankfurt a.M., D-60325, Germany
Pages 583-596 | Published online: 27 Oct 2010

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