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Recalling positive self-defining memories in depression: The impact of processing mode

Aliza Werner-SeidlerSchool of Psychology, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Michelle L. MouldsSchool of Psychology, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Pages 525-535 | Received 07 Aug 2012, Accepted 28 Apr 2013, Published online: 11 Jun 2013

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