Gambling Test
20 Questions
3 Minutes
Is your gambling out of control?
No one sets out to become addicted, and no brain malfunction causes gambling addiction. However, the random way big rewards are delivered in gambling provides compelling incentives to repeat the activity even when it results in detrimental consequences. As the brain adapts to repeatedly risking money and the emotional highs of occasionally winning, it becomes harder and harder to stop voluntarily—but it is possible. See where you fall on this gambling scale.
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Who Is This Gambling Test For?
This test is for anyone concerned about gambling activity. It is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.
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How to Get Help with Problem Gambling
If gambling activity is leading to professional, legal, financial, or relationship problems, seeking the help of a therapist can be beneficial. Find a professional near you in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.
Sources
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, DSM-5-TR. American Psychiatric Association. 2022.
- Sohn, Emily. How gambling affects the brain and who is most vulnerable to addiction. American Psychological Association Monitor on Psychology, 54:5, p. 62, July/August 2023.
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