Horse racing. Horse racing has perhaps the most glamorous image of all so-called animal 'sports' (especially when compared to the visually obvious cruelty of rodeos)... Such is the allure of horse racing that major race-meets such as the Melbourne Cup are even 'celebrated' with public holidays.
Behavior modification has been found to be successful in treating disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, separation anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), disruptive behavior and autism, among other conditions.
Gambling Disorder in the DSM-5. The condition previously named pathological gambling was renamed gambling disorder and classified in the category âSubstance-Related and Addictive Disorders.â Prior to the publication of the DSM-5, the condition was categorized as an impulse control disorder.