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The Psychology of Gambling Addiction

The Psychology of Gambling Addiction

Gain insight into the psychological reasons behind gambling, the nature of addiction, and the scientific aspects of the challenges players encounter when dealing with gambling addiction.

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Understand problem gambling and its psychological dynamics

This module, which forms part of our Problem Gambling Awareness-themed courses, brings awareness to the complexity of the brain's chemistry by focusing on the psychological aspect of gambling. Employees will learn about the influence of the reward system, and how brain chemistry can impact gambling behaviour through operant conditioning and habituation. Additionally, the course covers the concept of ‘withdrawal’ and its associated symptoms.

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WHY THIS COURSE

Delve into the understanding of psychological mechanisms of gambling addiction.

Overview of learning objectives:
  • Enhance your understanding on the psychological rationale behind gambling
  • Understand the key roles dopamine and the reward system play in influencing gambling behaviour
  • Learn how the player transitions into addiction through a process known as 'habituation'
  • Understand the concept of 'withdrawal' and the symptoms involved
This course is available via iGaming Academy’s, or Company Branded, Learning Management System:
  • In an interactive format accessible worldwide
  • With access for up to 1 year
  • Downloadable certification upon completion*
Access will be provided within 1 working day, to the email address specified at purchase. You will receive your login details from [email protected], if you don’t get this information within 1 hour of receiving confirmation, then please check your spam folder. *only available on Company Branded Learning Management Systems
After passing the assessment, you will be able to download your certificate as a PDF.?The certificate will state the following:
  • your name
  • the course title
  • the date of completion
CPD information “CPD is the holistic commitment of professionals towards the enhancement of personal skills and proficiency throughout their careers. iGaming Academy’s classroom and eLearning courses, as well as masterclasses and events, are certified by CPD. CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development and is the term used to describe the learning activities professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. It enables learning to become conscious and proactive, rather than passive and reactive. Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. The learning value has been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality. The CPD Certification Service provides recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD requirements.” Source: CPD?https://cpduk.co.uk/explained
This course is also available in a classroom format, offering a chance for further exploration of the topic. Our classroom course schedule is updated throughout the year, plus we can also run bespoke training for businesses on requests.   [nectar_btn size="small" button_style="regular" button_col_2="Accent-Color" icon_family="none" el_class="btn btn-yellow" url="https://igacademy.com/courses/responsible-gaming-classroom/" text="Learn more about our Classroom Course" margin_top="15" margin_bottom="25"]
After passing the assessment, you will be able to download your certificate as a PDF*.?The certificate will state the following:
  • your name
  • the course title
  • the date of completion
*The certificate is only available for Company Branded Learning Management Systems

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