The only difference between the two was statement e (anyone okay with losing money will make a good gambler).īy contrast, subject #2 had only one statement in the same attitude zone as subject #1 or #3. Subject #1 and #3 had six out of seven statements in the same attitude zone. Subjects #1 and #3 also placed statements b and c (slot machines are rigged and house always wins, respectfully) into the non-commitment category, with subject #3 adding statement e (anyone okay with losing money will make a good gambler). When it came to statements they could reject, subject #1 and #3 both selected d (gamblers are more likely to drink than non-gamblers), with subject # 1 adding e (anyone okay with losing money will make a good gambler). Subject #1 and #3 selected statements a, f, and g (you got to play to win, chances in gambling 50/50, and helps nations economy, respectfully) as acceptable. Two out of three of the subjects gave similar attitude zones. Subject #3 is white male in his mid-twenties (personal communication, October 24, 2006). Subject #2 is a black female in her late-thirties (personal communication, October 19, 2006). Subject #1 is a white female in her mid-twenties (personal communication, October 10, 2006). To keep the data as unbiased as possible, I selected three subjects from different backgrounds and marital status. They were instructed to only follow the instructions using the list of statements. None of the participates gave me their opinion about the subject of gambling (Griffin, 2006, 206-07). Gambling helps the nations economyEach subject was then asked to perform three tasks with the list of statements infront of them 1) underline the statement that mostly closely represented their point of view, 2) circle the statements that seem reasonable to them, and 3) cross out those that are objectionable. Ones possibilities in gambling are 50/50g.

Anybody okay with losing money will make a great gamblerf. Bettors are more likely to consume than non-gamblerse. I followed the overview and instructions provided by Em Griffin in Communications: A First Take A Look At Communication Theory (Griffin, 2006, p. I spoke to 3 individuals and read them each the same 7 statements I developed about betting.

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