Principlev1PR-457
Break information into chunks of 3 to 5 items at each level…
Break information into chunks of 3 to 5 items at each level of a hierarchy, using nested grouping to extend effective processing capacity beyond raw working memory limits.
Why This Is a Principle
Directly derives from Working Memory Capacity Limit (working memory capacity) and Hierarchical Chunking Expands Capacity (chunking). This converts the cognitive constraint into a specific organizational prescription for chunk size.