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Unreflective actions? complex motor skill acquisition to enhance spatial cognition

Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences, ISSN: 1572-8676, Vol: 14, Issue: 2, Page: 349-359
2015
  • 12
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 64
    Captures
  • 1
    Mentions
  • 0
    Social Media
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  • Citations
    12
    • Citation Indexes
      12
  • Captures
    64
  • Mentions
    1
    • News Mentions
      1
      • News
        1

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