Understanding the role of neuroscience in brain based products: A guide for educators and consumers

Mind, Brain, and Education

Volumn 4, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 1-7

  Sylvan, Lesley J ^a   Christodoulou, Joanna A ^a  

^a HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION   (United States)

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EID: 77950166058     PISSN: 17512271     EISSN: 1751228X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-228X.2009.01077.x     Document Type: Article

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