The effects of label design characteristics on perceptions of genetically modified food
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The effects of label design characteristics on perceptions of genetically modified food E. Hellier a , M. Tucker a , L. Newbold b , J. Edworthy a , J. Griffin a & N. Coulson c a Centre for Thinking and Language, School of Psychology, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK b Peninsular Medical School, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK c Institute of Work, Health & Organisations, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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