Definition:
An urgency trap is a tactic that pressures immediate action to bypass scrutiny or reflection.
Usage Context:
Seen in scams, high-pressure sales, and limited-time offers.
Critical Note:
Urgency disables critical thinking. Consent becomes reactive.
Related Terms:
Time-Gated Content, Artificial Scarcity, Behavioural Bias Exploitation, Compliance Framing, Dark Patterns