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Factors To Different Gambling Behaviour Flashcards

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What is a biological factor?

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Dopamine reward pathway - responsible for feelings of motivation, reward and behaviour which releases dopamine which provides pleasure which causes addiction.

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What is a psychological factor?

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Cognitive distortions - mistaken thoughts, beliefs and attitudes about playing and winning games of chance

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What is a sociocultural factor?

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Gambling is seen in society as socially acceptable activist despite its addictive nature

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