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Virtual-reality-based attention assessment of ADHD: ClinicaVR: Classroom-CPT versus a traditional continuous performance test

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Pages 692-712 | Received 29 Aug 2015, Accepted 03 May 2016, Published online: 03 Jun 2016

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