Guy D. Vitaglione, ph 1xbet best casino website.D.

Advisor: Dr. Mark Barnett

Dissertation Title

Empathic 1xbet best casino website is a predictor of punishing and helping behaviors

Dissertation Abstract

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Education

Ph.D., Psychology, Kansas State University, 1998