Principlev1PR-1519
Install pre-built behavioral sequences with three to four…
Install pre-built behavioral sequences with three to four links maximum for high-stress situations, since working memory capacity drops to 2-3 items under acute stress.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Working Memory Capacity Limit (working memory holds 3-5 items normally), Under acute stress, the prefrontal cortex degrades… (prefrontal cortex degrades under stress while subcortical remains operational), and Directed Attention as Depletable Resource (executive function as finite, depletable resource). The principle prescribes designing emergency chains with reduced link count to match stress-reduced cognitive capacity. Highly actionable and general across emergency contexts.