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The Brief Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire: Validation of the French Version in Non-clinical Adults

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/pb.1256 | Journal eISSN: 0033-2879
Language: English
Submitted on: Aug 31, 2023
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Accepted on: Aug 17, 2024
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Published on: Oct 4, 2024
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