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Psychology of gambling
Gambling, the betting or staking of something of value, with consciousness of risk and hope of gain, on the outcome of a game, a contest, or an uncertain event whose result may be determined by chance or accident or have an unexpected result by reason of the bettor.
Psychology Behind Gambling : From Compulsive to Addictive. Gambling is a psychological game of chance and luck, always affecting a specific outcome, including the way individuals think and make decisions, resulting in action and behavior. ...
Technology has made it so easy and accessible to gamble, fromΒ actual casinos to various online websites and apps. Thatβs means you can can gamble in public, or the privacy of your home.
Β From your computer to your smart phone.
Gambling causes feelings of excitement. The human brains has this reward system, that creates pleasure, when we anticipate and receive a reward.
The expectation of rewards causes an even stronger reaction when we receive the reward.
In psychological terms, gamble exhibits in OPERANT and CLASSICAL CONDITIONING.
1. A player wins a prize and becomes excitedΒ
2. The gambling behavior is reinforced
3. Prizes be given randomly, so the players say to themselves βI WILL WIN AGAIN, IF I AM PERSISTENTβ
All these be factors of operant conditioning.
While the physical environment ( sounds, lights, smells) becomes a stimulating trigger for gambling. - classical conditioning.
Social benefits of gamblingΒ
Various gaming environments offers competitive activities and as human nature is naturally competitive, this helps.
Like DICE.NG provides opportunity for individuals to gather, connect and socialize, all in a game of dice.Β Β
Individuals can escape their everyday live, join the gambling scene. Which has a unique culture ofΒ identities, sounds and vocabulary.Β
By DiceNG | 2 years ago at 10:43:15 | 17 comments
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