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Detection of Malingered MVA Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

An Investigation of the Ability to Detect Professional Actors by Experienced Clinicians, Psychological Tests and Psychophysiological Assessment

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Pages 33-53 | Received 10 Jan 2001, Accepted 02 Jul 2001, Published online: 20 Oct 2008

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