Using neuroscience techniques to understand and improve design cognition Running title: Neuroscience and design
- Award ID(s):
- 1929896
- PAR ID:
- 10212426
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- AIMS Neuroscience
- Volume:
- 7
- Issue:
- 3
- ISSN:
- 2373-7972
- Page Range / eLocation ID:
- 319 to 326
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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