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Research Article

Neuropsychological mechanisms of social difficulties in disruptive mood dysregulation disorder versus oppositional defiant disorder

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Pages 402-424 | Received 02 Dec 2022, Accepted 17 Apr 2023, Published online: 27 Apr 2023

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