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Relationship of irrational beliefs to self-reported depression

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  1. Lewis and Clark College, USA

    Karen A. LaPointe

  2. University of Georgia, USA

    Cathy J. Crandell

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LaPointe, K.A., Crandell, C.J. Relationship of irrational beliefs to self-reported depression. Cogn Ther Res 4, 247–250 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01173656

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