The Manipulation and Measurement of Task-specific Memory Self-Efficacy in Younger and Older Adults

International Journal of Behavioral Development

Volumn 21, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 209-227

  Gardiner, Maria ^a   Luszcz, Mary A ^a   Bryan, Janet ^a  

^a FLINDERS UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 0347073525     PISSN: 01650254     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/016502597384839     Document Type: Article

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