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Personality traits in Pathological Gambling: Sensation Seeking, Deferment of Gratification and Competitiveness as Risk Factors

Adrian Parke Psychology Division, Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham NGI 4BUCorrespondence[email protected]
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Mark Griffiths Psychology Division, Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham NGI 4BU
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Paul Irwing Psychology Division, Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham NGI 4BU
Pages 201-212 | Published online: 11 Jul 2009

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