Attention Restoration Theory II: a systematic review to clarify attention processes affected by exposure to natural environments

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• Publication year

  2018

• Venue

  Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part B, Critical Reviews

• Publication date

  2018-05-19

• Fields of study

  Medicine, Environmental Science, Psychology

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  DOI 10.1080/10937404.2018.1505571PMID 30130463
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