Early family adversity and cognitive performance in aging: A lifespan developmental model

Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 33-52

  Luecken, Linda J ^a  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 33644962270     PISSN: 07367236     EISSN: 07367236     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1521/jscp.2006.25.1.33     Document Type: Article

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