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Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
A Journal on Normal and Dysfunctional Development
Volume 16, 2009 - Issue 4
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Verbal Learning Changes in Older Adults Across 18 Months

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Pages 461-484 | Received 26 Feb 2008, Accepted 22 Jan 2009, Published online: 21 Jun 2009

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