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Original Articles

Cross-sectional and longitudinal relationship between neuroticism and cognitive ability in advanced old age: the moderating role of severe sensory impairment

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Pages 918-929 | Received 18 Jan 2015, Accepted 04 May 2015, Published online: 02 Jun 2015

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