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Tic Disorders, Trichotillomania, and Other Repetitive Behavior Disorders

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    Vincent J. Adesso & Melissa M. Norberg

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Adesso, V.J., Norberg, M.M. (2001). Behavioral Interventions for Oral-Digital Habits. In: Woods, D.W., Miltenberger, R.G. (eds) Tic Disorders, Trichotillomania, and Other Repetitive Behavior Disorders. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-45944-8_11

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