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Meta-analysis

Reading mind from the eyes in individuals with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): A meta-analysis

Pages 889-896 | Received 29 Jul 2021, Accepted 26 Oct 2022, Published online: 29 Nov 2022

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