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Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
A Journal on Normal and Dysfunctional Development
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Executive process training in young and old adults

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Pages 577-605 | Received 31 Jan 2013, Accepted 26 Aug 2013, Published online: 23 Oct 2013

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