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Dark Patterns in E-commerce: The Hidden Manipulations
Dark patterns are deceptive user interface designs that trick users into making unintended decisions, often benefiting the business at the expense of the customer. In e-commerce, these tactics can significantly impact conversion rates and customer trust. This poll tests your knowledge about a specific dark pattern commonly employed on major e-commerce platforms that influences purchasing behavior.
Which of the following e-commerce 'dark pattern' techniques creates a false sense of urgency by showing artificially limited inventory or time constraints?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': "Scarcity Tactics (e.g., 'Only 2 items left!' or 'Offer expires in 10:00 minutes')", 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Forced Continuity (automatically converting free trials to paid subscriptions without clear notice)', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': "Sneak into Basket (adding items to cart that users didn't select)", 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Roach Motel Design (making it easy to get in but difficult to cancel or unsubscribe)', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |