MMPI-2 findings of primitive defenses in alienating parents

American Journal of Family Therapy

Volumn 36, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 211-228

  Gordon, Robert M ^a   Stoffey, Ronald ^a   Bottinelli, Jennifer ^a  

^a Kutztown University ^*  (United States)

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EID: 46749087467     PISSN: 01926187     EISSN: 15210383     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01926180701643313     Document Type: Article

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