How common is Competence Restoration in video ads?

Competence Restoration appears in 36% of the 582+ video ads decoded by Heista. Frequency varies by vertical.

Which hooks trigger Competence Restoration?

The hooks most commonly associated with Competence Restoration are Process teaser, Curiosity spike, Role-specific opening. These hooks activate the competence restoration mechanism as their primary psychological driver.

Psychological Mission / 36% of ads

Competence Restoration in Advertising

Addresses the viewer's feeling of inadequacy by providing mastery tools. Restoring competence feels rewarding.

Frequency Across All Ads

36%of 582 decoded ads

211 ads activate Competence Restoration

Which Hooks Trigger This Mission

From hookPsychCross data: hooks most associated with Competence Restoration activation.

Process teaser32 ads

Curiosity spike19 ads

Role-specific opening17 ads

Identity hook16 ads

Contradiction hook15 ads

Direct question hook14 ads

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Related Missions

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