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American Psychological Association Task Force Assessment of Violent Videogames: Science in the Service of Public Interest".
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American Psychological Association Task Force assessment of violent videogames: Science in the service of public interest".
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Calvert, S.L.; Mahler, B.A.; Zehnder, S.M.; Jenkins, A.; Lee, M. (2003). "Gender differences in preadolescent children's online interactions: Symbolic modes of self-presentation and self-expression".
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Calvert, S.L.; Strong, B.L.; Jacobs, E.L.; Conger, E.E. (2007). "Interaction and participation for young
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