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Clinical Research Article

Theory of mind and hair cortisol in healthy young adults: the moderating effects of childhood trauma

Teoría de la mente y cortisol en cabello en adultos jóvenes sanos: los efectos moderadores del trauma infantil

健康年轻人的心理和头发皮质醇理论:童年创伤的调节作用

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Article: 2116826 | Received 08 Feb 2022, Accepted 11 Aug 2022, Published online: 22 Sep 2022

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