News tagged with problem gambling
Impulsive versus controlled men: Disinhibited brains and disinhibited behavior
Impulsive individuals tend to display aggressive behavior and have challenges ranging from drug and alcohol abuse, to problem gambling and difficult relationships. They are less able to adapt to different social situations. ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 03, 2011 |
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'I'm bored!'—Research on attention sheds light on the unengaged mind
(Medical Xpress)—You're waiting in the reception area of your doctor's office. The magazines are uninteresting. The pictures on the wall are dull. The second hand on the wall clock moves so excruciatingly slowly that you're ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 26, 2012 |
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It's in the cards: Human evolution influences gamblers' decisions, study shows
New research from an international team of scientists suggests evolution, or basic survival techniques adapted by early humans, influences the decisions gamblers make when placing bets.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 18, 2013 |
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Responsible gambling and the spectacle of the 'problem gambler'
Institutions that make big money out of gambling – such as governments, casinos, clubs and pubs – are fond of telling us how much they care about problem gambling.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 26, 2013 |
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