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Zusatztext "Problem Gambling is a valuable and interestingread. While academics and those with some background knowledge of psychologywill have the greatest appreciation for this book! it would also be suitablefor treatment providers or those who wish to gain an overview of some of thecurrent issues surrounding problem gambling and current problem gamblingresearch and legislation in the United Kingdom. ? a useful reference volume!with directions for further literature for each respective field." (MelanieHartmann! International Gambling Studies! Vol. 15 (3)! July! 2015) Informationen zum Autor Anssi Airas, RAY, Espoo, FinlandHenrietta Bowden-Jones, National Problem Gambling Clinic, London, UKGuillermo Campitelli, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western AustraliaLuke Clark, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaAnthony Franklin, Project Manager, London, UKFernand R. Gobet, University of Liverpool, UKIain Greenlees, University of Chichester, UKNigel Harvey, University College London, UKDavid Hodgins, University of Calgary, CanadaSophia Jowett, Loughborough University, UKAnnika Lindberg, Guy's and St Thomas's Hospital, London, UKDavid Miers, Cardiff Law School, UKKerry S. O'Brien, Monash University, New ZealandDaniel Rhind, Brunel University, UKRhys Jones, Aberystwyth University, UKMarvin R. G. Schiller, Universität Ulm, GermanyJessica Pykett, University of Birmingham, UK Craig Paul Speelman, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western AustraliaMarc Welsh, Aberystwyth University, UKMark Whitehead, Aberystwyth University, UKJuemin Xu, UniversityCollege London, UKIgor Yakovenko, University of Calgary, Canada Klappentext Problem gambling is a perennial issue frequently reported in the media. This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on problem gambling research. It describes the state of the art of the subject and presents the latest developments such as computer modelling of gambling behaviour and risk profiles of gambling products. Zusammenfassung Problem gambling is a perennial issue frequently reported in the media. This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on problem gambling research. It describes the state of the art of the subject and presents the latest developments such as computer modelling of gambling behaviour and risk profiles of gambling products. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; Marvin R. G. Schiller and Fernand R. Gobet PART I: PSYCHOLOGY OF PROBLEM GAMBLING 2. Expertise and the Illusion of Expertise in Gambling; Guillermo Campitelli and Craig Speelman 3. The Hot Hand Fallacy and the Gambler's Fallacy: What Are They and Why Do People Believe in Them?; Juemin Xu and Nigel Harvey 4. Cognitive Models of Gambling and Problem Gambling; Marvin R. G. Schiller and Fernand R. Gobet PART II: GAMBLING AND SOCIETY 5. Behind the Scenes of Creating the Tool for Responsible Games; Anssi Airas 6. Problem Gambling amongst Athletes in the United Kingdom; Daniel J. A. Rhind, Kerry O'Brien, Sophia Jowett and Ian Greenlees 7. The Gambling Market in Great Britain; David Miers 8. The 'Problem Gambler' and Socio-Spatial Vulnerability; Marc Welsh, Rhys Jones, Jessica Pykett and Mark Whitehead 9. Implementing a Social Responsibility Agenda in the Regulation of Gambling in Great Britain; David Miers PART III: TREATMENT OF PROBLEM GAMBLING 10. Treatment of Disordered Gambling; Igor Yakovenko and David C. Hodgins 11. Impulsivity and Cognitive Distortions in Problem Gambling; Theory and Application; Annika Lindberg, Luke Clark and Henrietta Bowden-Jones PART IV: A PROBLEM GAMBLER'S PERSPECTIVE 12. Life as a Compulsive Gambler: A First-Hand Account; Tony Franklin...
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1. Introduction; Marvin R. G. Schiller and Fernand R. Gobet PART I: PSYCHOLOGY OF PROBLEM GAMBLING 2. Expertise and the Illusion of Expertise in Gambling; Guillermo Campitelli and Craig Speelman 3. The Hot Hand Fallacy and the Gambler's Fallacy: What Are They and Why Do People Believe in Them?; Juemin Xu and Nigel Harvey 4. Cognitive Models of Gambling and Problem Gambling; Marvin R. G. Schiller and Fernand R. Gobet PART II: GAMBLING AND SOCIETY 5. Behind the Scenes of Creating the Tool for Responsible Games; Anssi Airas 6. Problem Gambling amongst Athletes in the United Kingdom; Daniel J. A. Rhind, Kerry O'Brien, Sophia Jowett and Ian Greenlees 7. The Gambling Market in Great Britain; David Miers 8. The 'Problem Gambler' and Socio-Spatial Vulnerability; Marc Welsh, Rhys Jones, Jessica Pykett and Mark Whitehead 9. Implementing a Social Responsibility Agenda in the Regulation of Gambling in Great Britain; David Miers PART III: TREATMENT OF PROBLEM GAMBLING 10. Treatment of Disordered Gambling; Igor Yakovenko and David C. Hodgins 11. Impulsivity and Cognitive Distortions in Problem Gambling; Theory and Application; Annika Lindberg, Luke Clark and Henrietta Bowden-Jones PART IV: A PROBLEM GAMBLER'S PERSPECTIVE 12. Life as a Compulsive Gambler: A First-Hand Account; Tony Franklin
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"Problem Gambling is a valuable and interesting read. While academics and those with some background knowledge of psychology will have the greatest appreciation for this book, it would also be suitable for treatment providers or those who wish to gain an overview of some of the current issues surrounding problem gambling and current problem gambling research and legislation in the United Kingdom. ... a useful reference volume, with directions for further literature for each respective field." (Melanie Hartmann, International Gambling Studies, Vol. 15 (3), July, 2015)
