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Altering response chains in pathological gamblers using a response-cost procedure.

Taylor E Johnson¹, Mark R Dixon

¹Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901, USA.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

|March 2, 2010

Summary

Pathological gamblers were studied to see if they could reduce irrational choices in casino games. A response-cost procedure, where gamblers paid to make their own choices, was somewhat effective in reducing these behaviors.

Keywords:

addiction gambling illusion of control pathological gambling

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Gambling addiction research

Background:

Pathological gambling is characterized by irrational decision-making in casino games.
Understanding choice behavior in gambling is crucial for developing interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of response cost on irrational choices in pathological gamblers.
To assess the efficacy of a response-cost procedure in modifying gambling behavior.

Main Methods:

A multiple baseline design across three casino games was employed.
Participants could choose between self-emission or dealer emission of response options.
A response-cost procedure was introduced, requiring payment for self-emission.

Main Results:

The response-cost procedure was somewhat effective in reducing initial irrational choices.
Behavioral modification was observed across different casino games.

Conclusions:

Response-cost procedures show potential for mitigating irrational decision-making in pathological gambling.
Controlling response emission can be a viable strategy in gambling interventions.