The syndrome of rejection sensitivity: An evolutionary perspective

Genes on the Couch: Explorations in Evolutionary Psychotherapy

Volumn , Issue , 2014, Pages 257-275

  Sloman, Leon ^a  

^a CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH   (Canada)

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EID: 85069197298     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.4324/9781315783314-21     Document Type: Chapter

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