The Gargle Effect: Rinsing the Mouth With Glucose Enhances Self-Control

Psychological Science

Volumn 23, Issue 12, 2012, Pages 1470-1472

  Sanders, Matthew A ^a   Shirk, Steve D ^b   Burgin, Chris J ^c   Martin, Leonard L ^a  

^a Department of Psychology University of Georgia ^*  (United States)

^b MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL   (United States)

^c TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84871186092     PISSN: 09567976     EISSN: 14679280     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0956797612450034     Document Type: Article

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