Anger, aggression, and risky behavior on the road: A preliminary study of urban and rural differences

Journal of Applied Social Psychology

Volumn 38, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 22-36

  Deffenbacher, Jerry L ^a  

^a Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery   (United States)

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EID: 37549039467     PISSN: 00219029     EISSN: 15591816     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1559-1816.2008.00294.x     Document Type: Article

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