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On Happiness: A Minimalist Perspective on a Complex Neural Circuitry and its Psychosocial Constructs

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  • Zeina Chemali
  • Lama Chahine
  • Georges Naassan

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  • Zeina Chemali & Lama Chahine & Georges Naassan, 2008. "On Happiness: A Minimalist Perspective on a Complex Neural Circuitry and its Psychosocial Constructs," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 9(4), pages 489-501, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:9:y:2008:i:4:p:489-501
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-007-9085-y
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