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Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
A Journal on Normal and Dysfunctional Development
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The association of anxiety, depression, and worry symptoms on cognitive performance in older adults

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Pages 161-173 | Received 27 Feb 2017, Accepted 04 Dec 2017, Published online: 20 Dec 2017

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