Implicit theories of the characteristics and causes of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder held by parents and professionals in the psychological, educational, medical and allied health fields

Australian Journal of Psychology

Volumn 58, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 79-92

  Dryer, Rachel ^a   Kiernan, Michael J ^a   Tyson, Graham A ^a  

^a CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 33745978781     PISSN: 00049530     EISSN: 17429536     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00049530600730443     Document Type: Article

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