Lure of the ‘loot box’ looks a lot like gambling
Loot boxes, a common reward in modern video games, may drive gambling like behaviors in adult gamers, researchers report. ... Read More...
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How the Brain Decides Whether to Hold ’em or Fold ’em
Researchers shed light on the neural mechanisms behind risk taking behaviors. The study reveals the decision to 'up the ante', even when faced with long odds, is a result of an internal bias that adds up over time and involves a 'push pull' dynamic between the two hemispheres of the brain.... Read More...
Casino Lights and Sounds Encourage Risky Decision Making
A new study reveals sensory cues within a casino may directly influence a player's decision to make more risky choices.... Read More...
Regret is a Gambler’s Curse
Researchers report the orbitofrontal cortex replays aspects of past decisions, and the main driver of activity in the OFC is regret when it comes to gambling.... Read More...
Half of Those on Parkinson’s Drugs Develop Impulse Control Problems
A new study reports Parkinson's patients who take dopamine agonists are more likely to develop impulse control disorders. ... Read More...
Video Game Loot Boxes Similar to Gambling
Researchers say video games that offer loot boxes containing items to give players an advantage increase gambling and risk taking behaviors in adolescents.... Read More...
How Pleasure Affects Our Brains
A new article looks at the neuroscience of pleasure and considers why, in the pursuit of pleasure, we embark in some actions which are detrimental to our well being.... Read More...
Gambling Addiction Triggers Same Brain Area as Alcohol and Drug Cravings
Findings suggest brain networks associated with impulse control could be weakened in people with gambling addiction.... Read More...
Do Stress and Strain Lead to Deviant Behavior?
A new study considers the extent to which social groups influence younger people to embark on gambling or substance use as a coping strategy.... Read More...
What Percentage of People Who Play Video Games are Addicted?
A new study attempted to measure the scale of gaming addiction in the general public using the symptoms of 'internet gaming disorder'.... Read More...
Rock, Paper, Scissors: Why Your Own Brain Might Be Your Worst Enemy
Strategy goes out the window the more you win or lose, making it harder to win the next time around, a new study reports.... Read More...
Is Risk-Taking Behavior Contagious?
Researchers report on a contagion effect when it comes to risk taking behaviors.... Read More...