Designed to Hook You: Check

Dark patterns, sludge, and dark nudges — plus a 4-scan audit for defaults, speed asymmetry, framing, and social proof on any money app.

Assessment

LessonRecognition6 questions

Check

Get 5 of 6 correct to mark the lesson mastered.

1
KB R4 on manipulative design and law:
Choices for question 1All dark patterns are illegalMost are legal — recognition is the defenseOnly gambling apps may use themFederal law bans pre-checked boxes
2
Match design choices to categories.
All promo notifications pre-checked at signup
Instant deposit vs multi-day withdrawal
'Risk-free bet' with site-credit refund
3
4-scan audit includes: select all that apply.
Choices for question 3Defaults and visual emphasisDeposit vs withdraw speedLoaded marketing wordsApp icon color palette only
4
Audit transfers to which products?
Choices for question 4BNPL with pre-selected 4-pay planSubscription cancel-by-phone-onlyCredit card 0% headline / tiny post-APRChoosing shirt color in store
5
Safer redesign in spirit of KB R4:
Choices for question 5Faster depositsRunning spend visible + limit flow as fast as deposit + honest promo copyHide terms to reduce confusionMore celebratory loss animations
6
'Good apps would not manipulate users' is a misconception because:
Choices for question 6Only scam apps manipulateMainstream reputable apps use these patterns as industry standardManipulation requires breaking lawApps are neutral by default