Glossary

Hick's Law (Choice Overload)

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Hick's Law states that the time it takes for a person to make a decision increases with the number and complexity of choices.

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How do you apply Hick's Law to a "Settings" page?

Don't show 50 toggles on one screen. Group them into categories or use "Progressive Disclosure" to hide advanced settings until they are needed, reducing the cognitive load on the user.

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