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Figure 2. Comparison of qualitative themes by group. Memory. The theme of memory covers comments regarding changes in short-term, working, and long-term memory. Thirty-seven percent (n = 101) of the whole sample reported changes in memory. The difference between pro and partner results was not statistically signifi-

Figure 2 Comparison of qualitative themes by group. Memory. The theme of memory covers comments regarding changes in short-term, working, and long-term memory. Thirty-seven percent (n = 101) of the whole sample reported changes in memory. The difference between pro and partner results was not statistically signifi-

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