How common is Curiosity Gap in video ads?

Curiosity Gap appears in 2% of the 582+ video ads decoded by Heista. Frequency varies by vertical.

Which hooks trigger Curiosity Gap?

The hooks most commonly associated with Curiosity Gap are Curiosity spike, Pattern observation, Contrast setup. These hooks activate the curiosity gap mechanism as their primary psychological driver.

Psychological Mission / 2% of ads

Curiosity Gap in Advertising

Opens a cognitive gap the viewer cannot close without watching. The brain itches until the missing piece is revealed.

Frequency Across All Ads

2%of 582 decoded ads

13 ads activate Curiosity Gap

Which Hooks Trigger This Mission

From hookPsychCross data: hooks most associated with Curiosity Gap activation.

Curiosity spike2 ads

Pattern observation2 ads

Contrast setup1 ads

Process teaser1 ads

Challenge intro1 ads

Data point start1 ads

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Related Missions

Novelty Reward Loss Aversion Emotional Spike Identity Confirmation Status Assertion

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