Module Overview:
"Product Risk Perspectives on Gambling" offers an academic exploration of product-related risks in gambling. This e-learning module delves into both situational and structural characteristics that influence gambling behaviours. It addresses various aspects, including near misses, the concept of chasing losses, and their impact on risk perception. The module also delves into cognitive perspectives on gambling, exploring the illusion of control and cognitive biases. Psychological aspects are covered, focusing on the need-state model and its relevance in risk assessment. To enrich the learning experience, the module presents research on how behavioural markers of harm align with specific product risk characteristics.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand product-related risks in gambling from an academic perspective.
- Analyse situational and structural characteristics that impact gambling behaviours.
- Examine aspects such as near misses, chasing losses, and their implications on risk perception.
- Explore cognitive perspectives, including the illusion of control and cognitive biases.
- Consider psychological perspectives like the need-state model in assessing gambling risks.
- Gain insights from research on the correspondence between behavioural markers of harm and product risk characteristics.