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We thank Dr. Bonnie Spring for her helpful comments and feedback on earlier versions of this editorial.
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Glasgow, R.E., Green, L.W., Klesges, L.M. et al. External validity: We need to do more. ann. behav. med. 31, 105–108 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1207/s15324796abm3102_1
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