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The expertise reversal effect and aptitude treatment interaction research (Commentary)

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Tobias, S. The expertise reversal effect and aptitude treatment interaction research (Commentary). Instr Sci 38, 309–314 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11251-009-9103-z

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