Neurobiology of Aging
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Pages 525-527 , April 2009

Exploring the generality of retest effects: Commentary on “When does age-related cognitive decline begin?”

  • Lise Abrams

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Received 11 November 2008 ,Accepted 13 November 2008.

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PII: S0197-4580(09)00025-6

doi: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2008.11.012

Neurobiology of Aging
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Pages 525-527 , April 2009

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