Perceptual and intellectual development in infancy.

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Perceptual and intellectual development in infancy. / Bremner, J. G.
In: Science Progress, Vol. 73, No. 292 Pt 4, 01.12.1989, p. 443-456.

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Bremner, JG 1989, 'Perceptual and intellectual development in infancy.', Science Progress, vol. 73, no. 292 Pt 4, pp. 443-456.

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Bremner, J. G. (1989). Perceptual and intellectual development in infancy. Science Progress, 73(292 Pt 4), 443-456.

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Bremner JG. Perceptual and intellectual development in infancy. Science Progress. 1989 Dec 1;73(292 Pt 4):443-456.

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Bremner, J. G. / Perceptual and intellectual development in infancy. In: Science Progress. 1989 ; Vol. 73, No. 292 Pt 4. pp. 443-456.

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