Emotional Triggers Flashcards
These evoke specific emotions to engage the audience (133 cards)
Question: What is the definition of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)?
Answer: People are driven by the fear missing out on opportunities, experiences, or events that others are enjoying.
Question: What are the emotional drivers of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)?
Answer:
1. Anxiety: Worry about being left behind or excluded.
2. Regret: Fear of not taking action sooner.
3. Desire for Inclusion (Belonging): Wanting to feel part of a group or trend.
Question: How can you exploit and create Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) (Hint: 4 points)?
Answer:
Emphasize opportunities or experiences that others are already enjoying.
1. Highlight scarcity (“Only 5 spots left”).
2. Create urgency (“don’t miss your chance”).
3. Appeal to exclusivity (“exclusive workshop”).
Example: “Join thousands of happy customers who are already benefiting from this offer!”
Question: What is the hack for Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)?
Answer: “X people are enjoying Y. Don’t miss out!”
Question: Why does Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) work?
Answer: It creates or motivates urgency to act, driven by the awareness other people are enjoying or benefiting from an event, experience, or opportunity so that they can avoid negative feelings (i.e. feeling left out).
Question: What are the applicational tips for Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)?
Answer:
1. Use countdown timers for limited-time offers. (e.g. “1 hour left for early bird sales!”)
2. Show social proof (e.g. 500 people have signed up!”)
3. Emphasise exclusivity (e.g. “For VIP members only)
What Cognitive Bias Exploits are used with FOMO (Hint: 3 points)
- Social Proof
- Scarcity
- Bandwagon Effect
Question: What is the definition of Urgency?
Answer: A psychological tactic that motivates people to act quickly by creating the perception that time is running out.
Question: What is the key idea of Urgency?
Answer: People are motivated to take immediate action when they feel they might miss out.
Question: What are the emotional drivers of Urgency?
Answer:
1. Pressure: The stress of needing to act quickly.
2. Immediacy: The sense that the opportunity is available right now.
3. Fear of Losing Out: The anxiety of missing a valuable opportunity.
Question: Why does Urgency work?
Answer: It creates a clear time constraint and emotional pressure that pushes immediate action without overthinking. It leverages the fear of losing out.
Example: “Hurry! Sale expires in 1 hour - buy now before it ends!”
Question: How can you exploit and create Urgency (Tactics)?
Answer:
1. Include deadlines (e.g. “Offer ends at midnight”).
2. Use countdowns (e.g., “Only 3 hours left!”).
3. Highlight scarcity (e.g., “Limited stock available”).
Example: “Last chance to save 50%—offer ends tonight!”
Question: What is the hack for Urgency? (Hint: 3 hacks)
Answer:
1. “You have X time to act on Y!” or
2. “Only X left! - Offer expires in Y time” or
3. “X ends Y time”
Example: “Sale ends tonight at midnight—grab your favorites before they’re gone!”
Question: What are the applicational tips for Urgency?
Answer:
1. Add countdown timers to websites or emails.
2. Emphasise time sensitive opportunities (e.g. “Only available today!”)
3. Create scarcity (e.g., “Only 10 left at this price!”).
Question: What is the difference between Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) and Urgency?
Answer: FOMO is about missing what others have, while Urgency is about missing out due to time or scarcity.
Question: What is the definition of Nostalgia?
Answer: A psychological tactic that leverages positive memories and experiences from the past to evoke warmth and familiarity.
Question: What is the key idea of Nostalgia?
Answer: People are drawn to things that remind them of happier or simpler times.
Question: What are the emotional drivers of Nostalgia?
Answer:
1. Warmth: A comforting feeling associated with positive memories.
2. Sentimentality: Emotional attachment to the past.
3. Longing for the Past: A desire to relive or reconnect with earlier times.
Question: How can you exploit and create Nostalgia (Tactics)?
Answer:
Highlight past experiences, trends, or cultural touchstones that resonate with your audience.
1. Reference popular culture (e.g. trends, music, or events from a specific era.)
2. Use visuals, sounds, or language that evoke the past.
3. Focus on universal experiences (e.g. childhood, holidays, or family traditions).
Example: “Relive the joy of summer vacations with our vintage-inspired designs.”
Question: What visual tools can you use to evoke Nostalgia (the past or an era) (Hint: 6 points)?
Answer:
1. Colour palettes,
2. Typography,
3. Iconic imagery,
4. Archival footage or photos,
5. Pop culture references: Well-known characters, logos, or trends from movies, TV shows, or toys (e.g., Pac-Man, Walkmans, or VHS tapes),
6. Grainy or Overexposed effects (Filters): Mimic the look of the era to create a sense of age.
Question: What sound tools can you use to evoke Nostalgia (the past or an era) (Hint: 4 points)?
Answer:
1. Music (e.g. 60s rock or 2000s hip-pop)
2. Sound effects (e.g. dial-up internet, vinyl crackles, or old video game beeps.)
3. Voice Styles: Use voice overs with retro radio or TV ad styles (e.g. the upbeat, exaggerated tone of 1950s commercials.)
4. Jingles or Slogans: Repurpose or recreate catchy jingles from the past that people might remember.
Question: What language tools can you use to evoke Nostalgia (the past or an era)? (Hint: 5 points)
Answer:
1. Slang and Catchphrases,
2. Storytelling: Share personal or collective stories that highlight shared experiences,
3. Nostalgic Branding: Reference iconic brands, products, or events (e.g., “Saturday morning Disney channel” or “Mr. Video”),
4. Sentimental Tone: Emotional language that emphasises the tone of the era (e.g. comfort, simplicity, and joy of childhood.),
5. Contrast with the Present.
Question: What are Universal Experiences examples of Nostalgia? (Hint: 8 points)
Answer:
1. Childhood Memories: Toys, games, cartoons, TV shows, school days (e.g. LEGO, Disney classics.)
2. Family & Home: Family gatherings, parental comfort, childhood home (e.g. holidays, home-cooked meals, neighbourhood.)
3. Music & Pop Culture: Songs, movies, shows, fashion trends (e.g. Star Wars, Beatles, neon colours.)
4. Traditions: Holiday celebrations, seasonal activities, festive foods (e.g. Christmas, going to the beach, Easter chocolates.)
5. Technology: Outdated technology, first devices, analog experiences (e.g. floppy disks, first gaming console, writing letters.)
6. Food & Drink: Comfort foods, sweets, snacks, family recipes (e.g. homemade soup, chocolate bars, generational recipes.)
7. Social & Cultural Events: Historical moments, community gatherings, rites of passage (e.g. moon landing, festivals, matriculation.)
8. Shared Human Experiences: Firsts, Innocence, Simplicity, Loss, Change (e.g. first love, simpler life, changing places)
Question: Why would you want to exploit Nostalgia?
Answer: To connect with people’s emotions and create a sense of comfort.
Example: “Remember the joy of Saturday morning cartoons? Relive that feeling with our retro collection.”