Experimental Psychology NINTH EDITION
Barry. H. Kantowitz University of Michigan
Henry L. Roediger III Washington University in St. Louis
David G. Elmes Washington and Lee University
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Experimental Psychology, Ninth Edition Barry H. Kantowitz, Henry L. Roediger III, David G. Elmes Publisher: Michele Sordi Assistant Editor: Rebecca Rosenberg Technology Project Manager: Lauren Keyes Marketing Manager: Michelle Williams
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To three outstanding psychologists who shared the fun and excitement of experimental psychology with us, David A. Grant, William M. Hinton, and L. Starling Reid
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