Neuroendocrine and psychological effects of restricted environmental stimulation technique in a flotation tank

@article{Schulz1994NeuroendocrineAP,
  title={Neuroendocrine and psychological effects of restricted environmental stimulation technique in a flotation tank},
  author={Pierre E. Schulz and C H Kaspar},
  journal={Biological Psychology},
  year={1994},
  volume={37},
  pages={161-175}
}
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