The validity of tests of visuo-spatial skills in cross-cultural studies

Irish Journal of Psychology

Volumn 18, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 404-412

  Flaherty, Mary ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN   (Ireland)

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EID: 0031350904     PISSN: 03033910     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03033910.1997.1010558160     Document Type: Article

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