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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Callous-Unemotional Behaviors in Young Girls: Shared and Unique Effects Relative to Conduct Problems

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Pages 293-304 | Received 15 Feb 2007, Accepted 07 Mar 2007, Published online: 05 Dec 2007

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