Smart Defaults
Pre-set options in a system that are designed to benefit users by simplifying decisions and guiding them towards the best choices.
88 topics found for
“user choice”
Active Choice
A decision-making strategy where individuals are prompted to make a choice rather than defaulting to a pre-set option.
Paradox of Choice
The phenomenon where having too many options leads to anxiety and difficulty making a decision, reducing overall satisfaction.
Pre-Selected Options
A dark pattern where options that benefit the service provider are pre-selected for the user.
Decision Utility
The value or satisfaction derived from a decision, influencing the choices people make.
Forced Action
A dark pattern where the user is required to do something in order to access certain functionality or information.
Decision Theory
The study of how individuals make choices among alternatives and the principles that guide these choices.
Obfuscated Options
A dark pattern where options to opt out or cancel services are deliberately hidden or made difficult to find.
Defaulting
The practice of setting defaults in decision environments to influence outcomes, often used in behavioral economics and design.