Publications by authors named "Louisa Detez"
J Gambl Stud
September 2019
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates how near-miss outcomes in slot machine gambling affect physiological responses, specifically heart rate (HR) and gambling behavior, using immersive virtual reality (VR) instead of traditional computer simulations.
- - Participants experienced increased HR in response to near-misses and losses, indicating a heightened state of arousal, but there was no distinct difference between near-misses and losses regarding HR and time taken to initiate the next spin.
- - Impulsivity did not correlate with responses to near-misses, suggesting that the thrill from losses may be a stronger motivator for gambling behavior than near-misses. The research calls for further studies, especially focusing on individuals with gambling problems for more accurate insights.
