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Motivation/Behavior and Gambling
Psychology and Gambling
Gender and Gambling
Athletes and Gambling
Gambling in General
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Which gender uses more avoidance strategies, men or women?
Women
100
T/F: Gambling and problematic gambling have been predicted by the gambling outcome expectancies held by the students.
True: Outcome expectancies predict whether a student is likely to participate in gambling or problematic gambling.
100
Which gender has a primary problem with gambling of slot machines and Bingo?
Women
100
T/F: 20% of Male Student-Athletes and 10% of Female Student-Athletes reported gambling within the past year
False! 57% of Male Student-Athletes and 39% of Female Student-Athletes reported gambling within the past year
100
At what age are students allowed to gamble?
18
200
What does an avoidance strategy mean in terms of gambling?
reduce the likelihood of engaging in gambling behavior or exposure to gambling opportunities.
200
T/F: Modifying outcome expectancies have not been shown to reduce problematic gambling behaviors
False: Modifying outcome expectancies does in fact lower gambling and problematic gambling rates.
200
True or False: Both males and females are motivated to gamble more for material gain.
True. A study found that a stronger endorsement for material gain led to an increase in gambling for both men and women.
200
T/F: college athletes more at risk of developing gambling problems throughout college?
True! Athletes are at higher risk of developing gambling problems due to their competitive personalities, need for action and excitement.
200
In how many states did gambling become a legal recreational activity?
48 U.S. States
300
What are the top 5 motives for gambling?
money, fun/enjoyment, social reasons, excitement, and to occupy time/boredom
300
T/F: In the broader field of addictions, outcome expectancies have been shown to predict adolescent risk taking including alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use.
True.
300
True or False: Males gamble more frequently than females.
True. A study reported that men gambled at higher frequencies in a given year compared to women.
300
Why are athletes more at risk of developing gambling problems throughout college?
Athletes are at high risk for sports gambling because of their competitive personalities,need for action and excitement, perception of social norms, and sense of entitlement.
300
Which ethnic group of students is considered a high-risk, sub-group of college gamblers?
Asian Students
400
T/F The use of protective behavioral strategies is positively associated with gambling behavior.
False
400
Which gambler is less likely to seek treatment – internet gamblers or non-internet gamblers
Internet Gamblers
400
True or False: Women are more competitive than men when it comes to gambling.
False. A study found that males were more competitive due to their intrinsic driven to gamble. (They were more competitive because they enjoyed it more)
400
What percent of college students in the United States have a serious gambling problem?
About 5%-10% of college students have a serious gambling problem. This is classified as Compulsive Gambling/Gambling Disorder and it is an impulse-control disorder. Compulsive gamblers can't control the impulse to gamble, even when it's hurting themselves or their loved ones.
400
T/F: Students with parents who report having a parent or guardian with a gambling problem are 5 times more likely to have a gambling problem in college.
True
500
T/F Gambling addiction is associated with boredom, hypotensive arousal and negative self-esteem
True.
500
There are two gambling related cognitive distortions that lead individuals to miscalculate the chances of winning. What are they? **Hint: they are abbreviated IOC and L/P**
Illusion of control and luck/perseverance. IOC suggests that one’s behavior can influence the outcome of events. L/P are a set of biases that lead gamblers to overestimate their chances of winning.
500
True or False: Men were motivated to gamble for extrinsic reasons more than intrinsic reasons. (They were more motivated to gamble for external rewards than just for fun)
False. It was found that men prefer skill oriented gambling venues (such as horse races, poker, and other card playing games) because these types of venues increase their enjoyment to gamble.
500
On average, what percent of college students bet on sports?
About 67% of all college students bet on sports (30% being male athletes)
500
What ethnic group of students reported lower rates of family history of gambling problems when compared to all other subgroups of students?
Caucasian students