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Measures of fidelity in motivational enhancement: a systematic review

Michael B Madson1, Todd C Campbell

  • 1Department of Psychology, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5025, USA. michael.madson@usm.edu

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