Planning and problem solving: From neuropsychology to functional neuroimaging

@article{Unterrainer2006PlanningAP,
  title={Planning and problem solving: From neuropsychology to functional neuroimaging},
  author={Josef M. Unterrainer and Adrian M. Owen},
  journal={Journal of Physiology-Paris},
  year={2006},
  volume={99},
  pages={308-317}
}
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