Biological Models Of Gambling

Question 0

Black et al

Answer 0

First degree relatives of pathological gamblers more likely than distant relatives to develop it themselves

Question 1

Shah et al

Answer 1

Conducted a twin study found genetic transmission of gambling in men down to 64% genes

Question 2

Paris et al

Answer 2

Found that recreational gamblers had increased cortisol levels after watching the clip, pathological gamblers had no increase in cortisol

Question 3

Zuckerman

Answer 3

High sensation seekers show lower appreicenation for risks and think arousal as more positive and are more likely to gamble

Question 4

Blaszczynski

Answer 4

Found that poor tolerance for boredom may contribute to repetitive gambling behaviour