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Erwin-Grabner, T., Goodill, S.W., Hill, E.S. et al. Effectiveness of Dance/Movement Therapy on Reducing Test Anxiety. American Journal of Dance Therapy 21, 19–34 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022882327573
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