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Original Article

The Factor Structure of the Need for Cognition Short Form in a Hispanic Sample

Scott E. Culhane The University of Texas Department of Psychology El Paso
,
Osvaldo F. Morera The University of Texas Department of Psychology El Paso
&
Harmon M. Hosch The University of Texas Department of Psychology El Paso
Pages 77-90 | Published online: 07 Aug 2010

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