The research was done by a Dr. Griffiths in England. He compared the behavior of 15 regular gamblers with that of 15 non-regular gamblers before and after they gambled. Both groups had increased heart rates during gambling because it was exciting. But the regular gamblers’ heart rates went down almost straight after the game. while the non-regulars remained excited and had increased heart rates for longer.
When the heart beat increases, the body produces chemicals called endorphins which make you feel good. Dr. Griffiths thinks that regular gamblers lose this good feeling soon after a game and need to play again quickly to regain the pleasure.
He has also discovered that regular gamblers have different psychological reactions from those of non-regular gamblers. In an experiment where regular and non-regular gamblers thought aloud while playing, regular gamblers had far more unreasonable thoughts. In their minds they turned losses into near-wins, Dr. Griffith
A. a way to help gamblers give up gambling
B. a chemical to increase gamblers’ heart beat
C. which group of gamblers played the game better
D. when gamblers should be given drugs
The research was done by a Dr.
Griffiths in England. He compared the behavior of 15 regular gamblers with that
of 15 non-regular gamblers before and after they gambled. Both groups had
increased heart rates during gambling because it was exciting. But the regular
gamblers’ heart rates went down almost straight after the game. while the
non-regulars remained excited and had increased heart rates for
longer. When the heart beat increases, the body produces chemicals called endorphins which make you feel good. Dr. Griffiths thinks that regular gamblers lose this good feeling soon after a game and need to play again quickly to regain the pleasure. He has also discovered that regular gamblers have different psychological reactions from those of non-regular gamblers. In an experiment where regular and non-regular gamblers though A. By examining the different chemicals in gamblers’ bodies. B. By testing the gamblers’ heart beat. C. By asking the gamblers to discuss their ideas. D. By asking the gamblers to speak aloud their feelings. 我来回答: 提交
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