Effects of a multifocused prevention program on preschool children's competencies and behavior problems

Psychology in the Schools

Volumn 50, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 382-402

  Ştefan, Catrinel A ^a   Miclea, Mircea ^a  

^a BABE BOLYAI UNIVERSITY   (Romania)

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EID: 84874312496     PISSN: 00333085     EISSN: 15206807     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/pits.21683     Document Type: Article

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