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.
Knowledge Challenge
Mastered Hick's Law (Choice Overload)? Now try to guess the related 6-letter word!
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