Articles on Psychology and Gambling
Gamble Their Lives Away
In principle we see the same mechanism at work on the stock market. Everyone thinks they can achieve their
goals by making a
lucky investment.
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In Brain Research
Study released this month reports that more than 18% of Parkinson's patients taking specific medications developed the compulsive behaviours of pathological gambling. more here
For Gambling Addiction
"This new model is an important next step because the neurobiological basis of gambling is still poorly understood and few treatment options exist." more here
A decade into the venture, its researchers are now targeting pathological gambling, eating disorders,
schizophrenia, sex
offender treatment.
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"In our samples of older adult gamblers, those who had more difficulty with tasks that rely on the frontal lobes were also more likely to have gambling problems." more here
Gambling: A Qualitative Study
The study uses longitudinal qualitative methods to explore the motivations of gamblers and problem gamblers, drawing out the meanings that gambling has for them, more
Of Big Money, Bright Lights
"Pathological gamblers get patted
on the back for winning," she said. "It's like patting an alcoholic
on the back for drinking. It doesn't make any sense."
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Raises 'Pokie' Appeal
The spin generally put on the issue
of problem gambling casts gamblers
as captives of a compulsion
that is fuelled by the glittering, whirring, colourful machines.
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The Child, Not Just The Games
A new study by the director of research of the National Institute for Media and the Family found that one out of every ten children showed signs of addictive behavior. more
I Do To Control My Impulses?
I recently read an article on impulse control disorder. I am a compulsive gambler. I go gambling approximately once a month and spend around $1000. I don't have the money. more
