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Asmundson, G.J.G., Taylor, S. (2006). PTSD and Chronic Pain: Cognitive-Behavioral Perspectives and Practical Implications. In: Young, G., Nicholson, K., Kane, A.W. (eds) Psychological Knowledge in Court. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-25610-5_13

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