Perceptual control theory and the method of levels: Further contributions to a transdiagnostic perspective

International Journal of Cognitive Therapy

Volumn 1, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 237-255

  Carey, Timothy A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA   (Australia)

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EID: 60349094800     PISSN: 19371209     EISSN: 19371217     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1521/ijct.2008.1.3.237     Document Type: Article

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