Disentangling the effects of modality, interval length and task difficulty on the accuracy and precision of older adults in a rhythmic reproduction task.
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SUBMITTER: Gallego Hiroyasu EM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7968708 | biostudies-literature |
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