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Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
A Journal on Normal and Dysfunctional Development
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Goal-directed remembering in older adults

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Pages 891-913 | Received 05 Jan 2023, Accepted 06 Nov 2023, Published online: 20 Nov 2023

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