Common regions of the human frontal lobe recruited by diverse cognitive demands

@article{Duncan2000CommonRO,
  title={Common regions of the human frontal lobe recruited by diverse cognitive demands},
  author={John Duncan and Adrian M. Owen},
  journal={Trends in Neurosciences},
  year={2000},
  volume={23},
  pages={475-483}
}
  • J. Duncan, A. Owen
  • Published 1 October 2000
  • Biology, Psychology
  • Trends in Neurosciences
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