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Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
A Journal on Normal and Dysfunctional Development
Volume 19, 2012 - Issue 6
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The recognition of facial expressions: An investigation of the influence of age and cognition

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Pages 657-676 | Received 15 Jun 2011, Accepted 18 Nov 2011, Published online: 28 Feb 2012

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