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Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
A Journal on Normal and Dysfunctional Development
Volume 22, 2015 - Issue 2
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Saccadic eye movements as indicators of cognitive function in older adults

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Pages 201-219 | Received 05 Nov 2013, Accepted 03 Mar 2014, Published online: 04 Apr 2014

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