Reinforcement sensitivity theory and personality.

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• Publication year

  2004

• Venue

  Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews

• Publication date

  2004-05-01

• Fields of study

  Medicine, Psychology

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  DOI 10.1016/J.NEUBIOREV.2004.01.005PMID 15225974
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