Coventry K R, Norman A C
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Plymouth, Devon, UK.
Br J Psychol. 1997 Nov;88 ( Pt 4):671-81. doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8295.1997.tb02664.x.
Heart rate was recorded in a sample of 32 off-course horse racing bettors before, during and after the gambling process, together with sensation seeking and information regarding frequency and expenditure on gambling. Importantly, the present study controlled for the confounding effects of movement on heart rate present in previous studies. Significant differences within subjects were found for heart rate at different points in the gambling process, but no differences were found comparing high- and low-frequency gamblers or gamblers that chase with those that don't chase. These findings are discussed in relation to the theoretical role of arousal and sensation seeking in the explanation of gambling behaviour.
在32名场外赛马投注者的样本中，记录了他们在赌博过程之前、期间和之后的心率，同时记录了他们的冒险寻求倾向以及有关赌博频率和支出的信息。重要的是，本研究控制了先前研究中存在的运动对心率的混杂影响。研究发现，受试者在赌博过程中不同时间点的心率存在显著差异，但在比较高频和低频赌徒或有追注行为和无追注行为的赌徒时，未发现差异。本文结合唤醒和冒险寻求在解释赌博行为中的理论作用对这些发现进行了讨论。
