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Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
A Journal on Normal and Dysfunctional Development
Volume 24, 2017 - Issue 6
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Purpose in life and cognitive functioning in adulthood

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Pages 662-671 | Received 15 Mar 2016, Accepted 15 Oct 2016, Published online: 07 Nov 2016

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