Asked by AB
Select all the choices that are examples of unethical dark patterns on owned media.
Multiple select question.
stating that only a few items remain for purchase online when many items are available
providing buttons on an online shopping cart to remove listed items
offering "free" trials on a website that are actually paid subscriptions
disguising ads to look like a form of web page navigation
Multiple select question.
stating that only a few items remain for purchase online when many items are available
providing buttons on an online shopping cart to remove listed items
offering "free" trials on a website that are actually paid subscriptions
disguising ads to look like a form of web page navigation
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The examples of unethical dark patterns on owned media from your provided choices are:
1. **Stating that only a few items remain for purchase online when many items are available** - This creates a false sense of urgency and can manipulate consumer behavior.
2. **Offering "free" trials on a website that are actually paid subscriptions** - This misleads users into thinking they are not incurring costs when, in fact, they may be automatically signed up for a paid service.
3. **Disguising ads to look like a form of web page navigation** - This blurs the lines between content and advertising, leading users to accidentally click on ads.
The choice **providing buttons on an online shopping cart to remove listed items** is generally a standard feature that enhances user experience, not an example of an unethical dark pattern. Therefore, it should not be selected.
1. **Stating that only a few items remain for purchase online when many items are available** - This creates a false sense of urgency and can manipulate consumer behavior.
2. **Offering "free" trials on a website that are actually paid subscriptions** - This misleads users into thinking they are not incurring costs when, in fact, they may be automatically signed up for a paid service.
3. **Disguising ads to look like a form of web page navigation** - This blurs the lines between content and advertising, leading users to accidentally click on ads.
The choice **providing buttons on an online shopping cart to remove listed items** is generally a standard feature that enhances user experience, not an example of an unethical dark pattern. Therefore, it should not be selected.