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Testing the limits of sense and science

American experimental psychologists combat spiritualism, 1880–1920

Bibliographic Data

ID8713317
AuthorsDeborah J Coon (corresponding author)
Year1992
Volume47
Issue2
Pages143-151
Publication date1992-02-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Psychologist (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0003-066X • E-ISSN: 1935-990X
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1037/0003-066x.47.2.143
OpenAlexW2027915058
LanguageEN
Citations received53
References cited7

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Citations per year1,56
Citation span1992 - 2026 (35)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 49

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