Gambling Behavior in the Pigeon

Abstract

Color poster with text, diagrams, and graphs describing research conducted by Travis R. Smith, Rochelle R. Smits, Alia L. Groth, and Ryan W. Stone, advised by Daniel D. Holt.Gambling behavior has the potential for real-life maladaptive consequences. Understanding the environment which fosters gambling behavior is a first step towards developing a possible treatment option. The purpose of the present study was to create a gambling analog using pigeons in an attempt to mimic environmental factors that are involved in real-life gambling conditions.University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs