Articles on Psychology and Gambling
Help Us Solve Conflicts?
From industrial action to curfew battles, conflicts are everywhere.
But what does neuroscience say about solving
disputes and becoming better negotiators?
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'Risk-Taking' Brain
A small study from Vanderbilt University in the US found the
biggest "risk-takers" processed
a brain "reward"
chemical
dopamine differently.
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At-Risk For Problem Gambling
Although gambling can simply be a form of entertainment for most individuals, for a significant minority it may lead to serious social, financial and psychological problems. more
Alcohol, drugs, gambling -- three of the greatest and most dangerous vices. Drop your guard for just a moment and you might soon find yourself greasy in a dank gutter. more
Diagnostic Manual Revision
The American Psychiatric Association is proposing changes to the manual doctors use to diagnose and treat mental disorders including autism, addictions and schizophrenia. more
Are Hard To Pin Down
It's hard to get good payoffs from slot machines. But it's also hard to get good information from slot machine gamblers, and that made things awkward for psychologists. more here
May Affect Decision-Making
Psychological scientists X.T. Wang
and Robert D. Dvorak looked
into how blood glucose levels affect our
thinking about present and
future rewards.
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Addiction, Risk-Taking
People with high levels of the hormone dopamine in the brain,
and low sensitivity to it, tend to be greater risk
takers and may be more prone to addictive behavior.
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Light On Role Of Reward Bias
The tendency to make a compulsive choice, even when faced with substantial negative outcomes and alternative choices, is characteristic of aberrant gambling behaviors. more
Longshot' And Buy Insurance?
Why do some people like to take risks by playing "longshot" payoffs while,
on the other hand, taking the opposite
tack by buying insurance
to reduce risks?
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