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Maintaining Life Satisfaction: The Role of Positive Cognitive Bias

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  • Helen Nistico

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  • Robert Cummins & Helen Nistico, 2002. "Maintaining Life Satisfaction: The Role of Positive Cognitive Bias," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 3(1), pages 37-69, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:3:y:2002:i:1:p:37-69
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1015678915305
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