Articles on Psychology and Gambling

Society Hard Wired To Fall

There are already links between new technology and obesity, and a range of behavioural problems including gambling, drinking and violence among the young, according to
Susan Greenfield.
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Gambling With Science

If the casino industry can defend itself against gambling addiction by pointing to neurobiology, it might also be argued that it has learned how to profit from addiction - Natasha Dow Schull. more here

When Sex Is On The Brain,
Men More Likely To Gamble

"This is the first study to demonstrate that emotional stimuli can influence financial risk-taking," said Brian Knutson, assistant professor of psychology at Stanford. more here

Sense Of Adventure Rests
In Primitive Brain Region

In humans, increased novelty-seeking may play a role in gambling and drug addiction, both of which are
mediated by malfunctions in
dopamine release.
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Redefining Problem Gambling
As A Mental Addiction

Objectives - Students will: 1. Define addiction 2. Analyze how an addict is affected, 3. Develop reading comprehension 4. Discuss ways to
deal with addictions.
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Problem Gamblers
Puff Their Health Away

Problem gamblers who faced several health problems, including psychiatric problems smoked tobacco on a daily basis. Gamblers have high rate of tobacco use. more here

Gamblers Never Learn
- University Of Pisa

Gambling addicts never learn. Scientists have suggested that environmental factors and a genetic predisposition play a part, affecting chemical signals in the brain. more

Problem Gamblers' Interest
In Self-Help Services

A difficulty encountered in efforts to help problem gamblers is that most gamblers never seek face-to-face treatment. Estimates range from about 10% to 30% (1,2). more here

Character Strength
And Gambling Study

The purpose of the study is to identify how Positive Psychology character strengths and other gambling correlates relate to
gambling behaviour.
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Positive Thinking Can Lead To Financial Irresponsibility

"People who have frequently spent more money than planned on
gambling edit their memories of the past in order to justify gambling again."
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