272 Pages
by
Routledge
272 Pages
by
Routledge
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Why do people gamble, and why is it that people sometimes gamble to excess? Originally published in 1992, The Psychology of Gambling provides a comprehensive study of gambling behaviour and explores both theories and therapies for the treatment of problem gambling. Involvement in each form of gambling is examined in terms of social and cognitive factors and from this a socio-cognitive theory of... Read more
Preface. 1. Questions and Directions 2. The Psychology of Everyday Gambling 3. Gambling on Games of Pure Chance 4. Explanations for Gambling 5. A Sociocognitive Theory of Gambling Involvement 6. Problem Gambling and Its Explanation 7. Treatment Strategies for Problem Gambling. Concluding Comments. References. Author Index. Subject Index.
Biography
Michael B. Walker (1942–2009) a pioneer in the field of gambling research, was Associate Professor, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, and Director of the Sydney University Gambling Treatment Centre.
