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Intervention 2 originated from an in-depth interview with an expert and sought to address the challenge of reducing gamblers’ dependence on divination. The primary goal was to introduce a therapeutic approach involving mental therapy as a means of guiding individuals away from reliance on fortune-telling practices. Interview with Psychologist – Dr Wang who focuses on…

Concept: The Turnable Help Gambler is a versatile, interactive tool designed to assist individuals in resisting the urge to gamble when experiencing negative emotions. It incorporates a combination of practical features and emotional support to promote healthier decision-making during challenging moments. Key Features: Mood Tracker: Users can log their current mood on the device using…

Introduction: Drawing insights from stakeholder interviews, I devised an initial intervention to investigate the hypothesis that divination might function as a placebo, lacking a discernible impact on gambling outcomes. In this intervention, a group of 9 individuals, preferably those with an existing interest or belief in divination, was selected. The participants were divided into three…

Notes from Tutorial: My tutor mentioned areas for improvement in the report: The introduction lacks specific details about the problem or issue. It needs a more detailed explanation regarding the problem being addressed. It could include information about stakeholders, such as providing more details about the individuals interviewed. The report does not sufficiently mention the…

Interview with a gambler who likes to play the game in London Casino named Louis Interviewer: Thank you for taking the time to speak with us. Could you share your experiences with using divination in gambling? Louis: Sure, I’ve been involved in gambling for quite a while, and I’ve dabbled in various methods to try…

Intervention improvement From the tutorial, the tutor suggested I change the comparison group from last proposed intervention 1: First, select a group of individuals willing to participate, preferably those who have previously shown an interest in or belief in divination. Split into two groups: Randomly divide this group into two categories, namely the experimental group…

Unit 3 Research Question How can the influence of divination be effectively challenged to mitigate risk-taking behaviors in gambling? Developing a previous research question Tutorial: I conducted interviews with three friends who have an interest in gambling. One of them does not believe in divination, while the other two have faith in the results of divination.…

In the ever-changing world, gambling too has taken new shapes and forms, however, the power of divination and superstition continues to have a strong impact, leading many people to engage in risky behaviours. Based on our research, we have discovered various strategies that can be used to address and reduce these influences. These strategies aim…

Now that we have established the influence of divination on the risk taking behaviour of people in gambling, let’s move onto the ways in which this influence can be challenged.  Challenging the influence of divination to reduce the risk taking behaviour in gambling may not be an easy task as humans are inherently drawn to patterns,…

The Power of Belief: The implications of belief on human behavior are powerfully demonstrated through this experiment. The subtle introduction of luck as either a positive or negative factor significantly influenced participants’ approach to the game. This phenomenon aligns intriguingly with the well-known Placebo Effect observed in medicine. Much like how a person’s belief in…