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Revista de Psicología Social
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Original Articles

Metacognitive confidence: A neuroscience approach

Confianza metacognitiva: una aproximación desde la neurociencia

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Pages 317-332 | Received 19 Feb 2013, Accepted 18 Apr 2013, Published online: 23 Jan 2014

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