What Do Ladouceur and His Colleagues Believe to Be the Key

question 129

Multiple Choice

What do Ladouceur and his colleagues believe to be the key factor in the development and maintenance of problem gambling?

• A)The intermittent reinforcement they receive
• B)An "addictive" personality
• C)Cognitive errors
• D)Socializing with other problem gamblers

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Definitions:

Pressure

The psychological or physical force exerted on an individual, which can influence their behavior or mental state.

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety-arising thoughts or feelings.

Subordinate

An individual who is lower in rank or position and is subject to the authority of a supervisor or manager.

Yelled

A loud, often emotional, verbal expression of distress, anger, or demand.