The psychology of gambling

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The psychology of gambling

by Michael B. Walker

(International series in experimental social psychology)

Pergamon Press, 1992

1st ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-255) and indexes

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Description

This study examines gambling behaviour, together with descriptions of specific games. It also contains different explanations for gambling and approaches to the treatment of problem gambling.

Table of Contents

  • Questions and directions
  • the psychology of everyday gambling
  • gambling on games of pure chance
  • explanations for gambling
  • a sociocognitive theory of gambling
  • involvement
  • problem gambling and its explantion
  • treatment strategies for problem gambling.

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