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Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
A Journal on Normal and Dysfunctional Development
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Research Article

Drawing compared to writing in a diary enhances recall of autobiographical memories

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Pages 455-471 | Received 16 Dec 2021, Accepted 24 Feb 2022, Published online: 06 Mar 2022

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