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What is the primary reason why variable reinforcement schedules maintain high engagement in electronic gambling machines?
What is the primary reason why variable reinforcement schedules maintain high engagement in electronic gambling machines?
- They simplify the game design
- They offer unpredictable rewards (correct)
- They provide a sense of control over the outcome
- They increase the speed of games
Which of the following is a crucial aspect of effective public policy in addressing the harms associated with electronic gambling machines?
Which of the following is a crucial aspect of effective public policy in addressing the harms associated with electronic gambling machines?
- Focusing solely on individual responsibility
- Ignoring design features
- Eliminating deceptive design features (correct)
- Increasing the speed of games
What is the primary goal of precommitment strategies in managing gambling behavior?
What is the primary goal of precommitment strategies in managing gambling behavior?
- Reducing the need for regulation
- Supporting adherence to rational decisions (correct)
- Relying on high arousal states
- Increasing impulsive decisions
What is the term for the phenomenon where gamblers perceive near-misses as wins?
What is the term for the phenomenon where gamblers perceive near-misses as wins?
What is the primary motivation behind the use of deceptive design features in electronic gambling machines?
What is the primary motivation behind the use of deceptive design features in electronic gambling machines?
Which of the following is a key aspect of responsible gambling practices?
Which of the following is a key aspect of responsible gambling practices?
What is the primary role of neuroscience in informing gambling policy?
What is the primary role of neuroscience in informing gambling policy?
What is the primary characteristic of variable reinforcement schedules in electronic gambling machines?
What is the primary characteristic of variable reinforcement schedules in electronic gambling machines?
What is the primary goal of public policy in addressing the harms associated with electronic gambling machines?
What is the primary goal of public policy in addressing the harms associated with electronic gambling machines?
What is the primary motivation behind the use of near-misses in electronic gambling machines?
What is the primary motivation behind the use of near-misses in electronic gambling machines?
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Study Notes
Cognitive Distortions and Gambling
- Cognitive distortions, such as the illusion of control, contribute to continued gambling
- These distortions undermine rational decision-making
Modifying EGMs to Reduce Harm
- Reducing harmful elements, such as near-misses and LDWs, can make EGMs less addictive
- Near-misses evoke similar reward-related brain activity as actual wins, increasing motivation to gamble
Responsible Gambling
- The concept of "responsible gambling" varies widely among stakeholders
- Industry often emphasizes individual responsibility, while others stress corporate responsibility
- Public health perspectives emphasize broader regulatory and corporate responsibilities
Addressing Harms Associated with EGMs
- Public policy can effectively address the harms associated with EGMs by eliminating deceptive design features, such as near-misses and LDWs
- Slower games and removal of harmful elements can reduce harm
- Precommitment strategies can help manage gambling behavior by supporting adherence to rational decisions
LDWs and Ethical Gaming
- LDWs are considered misleading and deceptive, violating ethical standards
- They mislead players and encourage continued play, increasing the duration and frequency of gambling sessions
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