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. 2009 Fall;42(3):735-40.
doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-735.

Altering response chains in pathological gamblers using a response-cost procedure

Taylor E Johnson  1 , Mark R Dixon
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Altering response chains in pathological gamblers using a response-cost procedure

Taylor E Johnson et al. J Appl Behav Anal. 2009 Fall.

Abstract

Two pathological gamblers could choose between emitting or having the dealer emit the response options when playing each of three casino games. A response-cost procedure was introduced in a multiple baseline design across games in which the participant had to pay to perform the responses himself, which was somewhat effective at reducing many of the initial irrational choices made by each participant.

Keywords: addiction; gambling; illusion of control; pathological gambling.

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Cumulative choices made for various game options by each participant across baseline and response-cost conditions.
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