Labor Illusion

People value things more when they see the work behind them

Time

Definition

Making users wait for something they requested while showing them how it is being prepared creates the appearance of effort. Customers are usually more likely to appreciate the results of that effort. This is also called the "KAYAK Effect" (based on the travel booking site that used that tactic).

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Labor Illusion – Cognitive Bias UX Principle