Illusion of Control

People believe they have more control over outcomes than they actually do, especially in scenarios involving chance or randomness.
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Usability and Interaction
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Empowers users by providing control over outcomes.

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Can frustrate users when control is perceived but not actual.

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Interactive Tools
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Behaviour Change
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Engagement
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Decision-Making
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Trust & Confidence

The Study

Illusion of Control explores how individuals' decisions and perceptions are influenced by underlying psychological mechanisms. Research on this bias has revealed its role in everyday behaviours and decision-making processes. Studies often involve experiments where participants' reactions are observed to determine the bias's impact. This understanding helps designers and marketers craft more effective, user-centric experiences.

The result

The results indicate that illusion of control significantly influences decision-making by altering perception, recall, or emotional response. These findings provide valuable insights into cognitive behaviour, informing design strategies.

Actionable tips

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Offer choice to enhance perceived control.

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Provide clear feedback to validate user actions.

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Avoid false control for ethical transparency.

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