Effects of winning cues and relative payout on choice between simulated slot machines.
Marcia L SpetchChristopher R MadanYang S LiuElliot A LudvigPublished in: Addiction (Abingdon, England) (2020)
In a gambling simulation, student participants chose more risky slot machines when payouts were relatively higher and when casino-related cues were associated with payouts. Pairing a neutral sound with the best payout did not consistently affect slot machine choice, and the effect of casino cues did not depend on their timing. Casino-related cues enhanced payout memory.
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