Psychology of Addictive Behaviors Vol. 32, Iss. 3,  (May 2018): 383-388. Gambling may constitute a strategy for coping with depressive mood, but a direct influence of depressive mood on gambling behaviors has never been tested via realistic experimental designs in gamblers. The current study tested whether experimentally induced sadness increases persistence on a simulated slot machine task using real monetary reinforcement in recreational gamblers.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.