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Understanding Aggression in Young Adults

The Relationship Between Resting Heart Rate Variability, Hostility, and In Vivo Aggression Among Young Adults

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Pages 206-222 | Received 21 Jun 2018, Accepted 27 Nov 2018, Published online: 24 Jan 2019

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