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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 illusion of the positive: The impact of natural and induced mood on older adults' false recall

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Pages 677-698 | Received 13 Sep 2011, Accepted 18 Nov 2011, Published online: 31 Jan 2012

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