Gambling bio Flashcards
initiation
Genetics-
certain d receptor DA21 is more prevelant in pathological gamblers
increase gamblers sensitivity to d making them more sensitve to the reward it brings
Positive reward theory-
the adrenaine rush
bet is followed by a period of anticipation where body prepares itself for the event with increased heart rate and flow of adrenaline, ad is rewarding result
dopamine-
gambling increases d levels this creates pleasuable feelings in the brains reward system
Bio maintenance and relapse?
Bio withdrawal-
Wray and Dickinson- gamblers who are prevented from gambling report changes that resemble withdrawals. Influencial in determining whether or not beh continues therefore they gam to avioid withd
Genetics and dopamine-
leads to increase in D release and plesure exp as dop levela increase lead to gamb continuing to seek out the same feeling
may be areas of the breain asssociated with control of beh that is dysfunctional-
parts of the brain responsible in control of decision making in gambling behaviour
frontal love dysfunction and problem gambling does play a role in gambling
Eval?
Too simp
Prac apps
supporting reseach
what prac apps?
Naltrexone which aims to reduce the compulsion to gamble by lessening the effects of D
What supp research?
Bennett- twin sstudies indicate genes play a role AD2 receptor (DA21) more prevelant in patho gamblers
Clark- brain activity is heightened in areas of brain assoiciated with D input during ‘near misses’
