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Closure of autobiographical memories moderates their directive effect on behaviour

Denise R. Beike University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Laura P. Adams University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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Karen Z. Naufel Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, USA
Pages 40-48 | Received 30 Jun 2009, Accepted 06 Oct 2009, Published online: 30 Nov 2009

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