Gambling: Behavior Theory, Research, and Application

Gambling: Behavior Theory, Research, and Application
ISBN-10
160882778X
ISBN-13
9781608827787
Series
Gambling
Category
Psychology
Pages
260
Language
English
Published
2006-05-01
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Authors
Mark Dixon, Charles Lyons, Ginger Wilson

Description

The rise in legalized gambling in the United States over the last fifteen years has led to much debate among scientists and practitioners about how to conceptualize and study the phenomenon, treat persons who experience difficulties controlling their level of play, and prevent individuals from becoming problem or 'pathological' gamblers. The current volume brings together a group of basic and applied behavior scientists to discuss these matters. Gambling is designed to allow readers familiar with the general concepts and principles of behavior analysis to understand how the field is addressing the area of gambling. Graduate students taking classes in behavioral applications, or those enrolled in seminars specific to gambling, will find this collection of papers a vital resource. The book will also be useful to clinicians interested in understanding the basic and conceptual foundations that underlie successful prevention and treatment approaches.

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