University of Groningen Temptation and restraint Jonker, Nienke Christina

Temptation and restraint

Jonker, Nienke Christina

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10.33612/diss.95014556

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Publication date: 2019

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Jonker, N. C. (2019). Temptation and restraint: the role of reward and punishment sensitivity in anorexia nervosa, obesity, and unsuccessful dieting. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.

https://doi.org/10.33612/diss.95014556

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