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Research Articles

Consumer trust and pharmaceutical advertising strategies: physiological responses to ‘Actor Portrayal’ versus ‘Real Patient’ disclaimers

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Pages 325-340 | Received 15 Feb 2023, Accepted 19 Jun 2023, Published online: 28 Jun 2023

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