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Child Neuropsychology
A Journal on Normal and Abnormal Development in Childhood and Adolescence
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Emotion-recognition abilities and behavior problem dimensions in preschoolers: Evidence for a specific role for childhood hyperactivity

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Pages 25-40 | Received 14 Mar 2013, Accepted 04 Nov 2013, Published online: 17 Dec 2013

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