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Original Articles

Is the relation between early post-session reports and treatment outcome an epiphenomenon of intake distress and early response? A multi-predictor analysis in outpatient psychotherapy

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Pages 1-13 | Received 24 Aug 2011, Accepted 11 May 2012, Published online: 18 Jun 2012

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