Gambler's Awareness Profile

© 2000, James A. McKenna, Ph.D.
Chesterfield, MO

Introduction: The Gambler's Awareness Profile (GAP) measures in an objective fashion four important behaviors of gamblers.  It is based on validated research done at the University of Miami using the Behavior Exchange Inventory and The McKenna Stroking Profile. The GAP measures:
1. How people bet or spend their money.

2. How they manage their gambling stakes.

3. How much they Think Vs play their Hunches. And,

4. Their ability to Quit gambling or stop betting.

This inventory will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete with 32 items to check.

After completing the GAP, a written report will be generated with an assessment of a gambler's strengths and liabilities.  Finally, an Action Plan will make recommendations to the gambler.  Before taking the GAP, you can complete the Subjective Self-Awareness to determine what you believe is your gambling behavior.  Go to the Subjective tool before completing the Inventory.  Then, return to complete the GAP. The report will then compare your subjective to your objective gambling actions.  To complete your Self-Appraisal of your gambling click this link. Be sure to put your name on the self-appraisal.

You may also just complete this objective inventory.  In that case, the report will not compare your self-appraisal.

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Instructions:  Your will be asked a series of questions pertaining to yourself.  Respond with the appropriate letter that most accurately describes how applicable the statement is to you.

Please choose one of the responses that most closely applies to you.

When answering each of the evaluation statement, please give careful consideration to the possible choices show below to assure valid results

 

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

 

 

Name:   The person named is:
Witness: Person completing Inventory other than Self.


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E-Mail Address:  
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Phones:   
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Please respond to each item as honestly as you can.  There are no "Wrong or Right" answers. For best results, don't try to trick or impress the inventory.  Your answers will be held in the strictest of confidentiality.  Therefore, results will be mailed to you.  You will be notified by E-Mail when your inventory results and report are completed and mailed. 

1. I enjoy betting until I have won a pre-determined amount and then I stop betting.
A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E -Very much unlike me

2. I only play casino games that have the best odds.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E -Very much unlike me

3. I will stop gambling when I'm not having fun - whether I am ahead or behind.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

4. I avoid avoid betting over my financial limits.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

5. I find out all I can about a new game before I place a bet.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

6. I refuse to bet with "stolen money*" when behind.
                    

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

 *money that belongs to my home or work budget

7. I leave during streaks of bad luck before I go through my stake.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me


8. I manage folding hands that have slim odds.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

9. I avoid bragging about my winnings at the tables/slots.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

 

10. I won't bet on "long shots" where the odds would take a "miracle" to win.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

11. I have little saying "no" to myself to chasing when i am behind.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

12. I enjoy bluffing and expect to sometimes lose, and I usually will
       avoid bluffing loose players.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

 

13. I refuse to chase my luck when I am winning and will leave ahead.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

14. I manage my stake wisely, even if it requires that I cut my gambling
       day short.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

15. I am patient and can wait for luck to catch up with me.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

16. I will not return the next day with money "barrowed" from my
       home or business budgets.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

 

17. I avoid betting hunches, whether or not I am feeling lucky.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

18. I take my losses and stop before I run out of money.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

19. When using the ATM for more stakes, I won't use funds needed for 
       other obligations.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

20. I won't bet and speculate on money from my living budget (rent, bills, etc.).

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

 

21. I avoid social pressure from other players to continue gambling when I 
       know I should leave.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

22. I have a predetermined ways to mix-up my moves depending on the type
       of opponent with whom I am playing.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

23. I bet more by the odds and will let my intuition play a role based on with 
       whom I am playing.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

24. I avoid betting on long shots when the risk does not equal the odds
      against winning.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

 

25. I turn down requests for loans from other players without a second thought.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

26. I manipulate players to my advantage. (example: Check/Raise)

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

27. I can stop betting the "casino's money" (winnings) before I lose
       back what I have won.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

 

28. I only bet what I can afford to lose.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

29. I play opponents differently, depending on the ways my opponents think.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

30. I have researched the odds of the games and I play accordingly.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

31.  I will stop wagering when I have reached my predetermined win/loss goals.

A - Very much like me
B - Somewhat like me
C - Neither like me nor unlike me
D - Somewhat unlike me
E - Very much unlike me

 

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© 2000, James A. McKenna, Ph.D.
Chesterfield, MO