Understanding the distinction between sensations and physical properties of objects by children and adults

International Journal of Behavioral Development

Volumn 20, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 321-347

  Subbotsky, Eugene ^a,b  

^a LANCASTER UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b LANCASTER UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0010391518     PISSN: 01650254     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/016502597385360     Document Type: Article

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