Misophonia: An Investigation of the Lesser-Known Decreased Sound Tolerance Condition
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MISOPHONIA: AN INVESTIGATION OF THE LESSER-KNOWN DECREASED SOUND TOLERANCE CONDITION By: Shannon E. Cusack, B.A. A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science at Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Commonwealth University, 2017 Major Director: Scott R. Vrana, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychology and Psychiatry
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