Cognitive approach - Gambling

Question 1

Describe one approach in cognitive terms to a gambling addiction.

Answer 1

Engage in addictive behaviour to cure an existing cognitive problem (Self medication), such as poverty.

Question 2

What other effects are there of faulty thinking.

Answer 2

May think they have more power than they do in real life event.
They have the power to beat the system.
Losses are bad luck and near wins.