- Gamblers have flamboyant, carefree personalities. (Some are, but others are quiet, introverted, and serious minded)
- Gamblers enjoy risks in all areas of their lives. (Some are big risk takers, others are conservative in personal habits and work)
- If you don’t gamble daily, you’re not a problem or compulsive gambler
- You can be addicted to an activity. (Gambling can change one’s mood by affecting the biochemistry of the brain much the same way as alcohol or drugs)
- Gamblers are thieves and criminals. (Not true, but some gamblers may resort to criminal behaviour in desperation)
- A compulsive gambler will bet on anything. (Problem gamblers generally have preferences and are not tempted by every type of gambling)
- All compulsive gamblers want to lose. (are addicted to the act of gambling –they would rather lose than be out of the action)
- Compulsive gamblers are week-willed, otherwise they would simply stop.
Test
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Question 1
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True
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False
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Question 2
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(“Within Limits” Annual Campaign, 2006, Responsible Gambling Council of Ontario)
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True
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False
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Question 4
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True
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(Turner, N & Horbay, R. (2004). “How do slot machines and other electronics gambling machines actually work?”, Journal of Gambling Issues: eGambling)
There are 4 questions to complete.