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Reduction of stress in humans through nonveridical perceived control of aversive stimulation.

Geer, James H., Davison, Gerald C., Gatchel, Robert I.·1970·Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

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Authors
Geer, J. H., Davison, G. C., & Gatchel, R. I.
Venue
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Published
1970-12
Volume
16
Issue
4
Pages
731-738
ISSN
  • 0022-3514 (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-1315
OpenAlex
W2166076151
Cited by
271
References
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FWCI
5.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
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