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Positive effects of a beta-frequency binaural beats programme on memory

Crystal D. OberleDepartment of Psychology, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Kaitlin F. GrelleDepartment of Psychology, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USAView further author information
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Ruben D. VelaDepartment of Psychology, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USAView further author information
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Chasley B. JonesDepartment of Psychology, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USAView further author information
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Rebecca G. DeasonDepartment of Psychology, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6645-4123View further author information
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Pages 990-995 | Received 12 Aug 2021, Accepted 15 Jul 2022, Published online: 25 Jul 2022

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