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Chunking
Group information into meaningful clusters to overcome working memory limitations and improve recall.
Memory10-15 min
The Science Behind It
Working memory can hold approximately 7±2 items. Chunking allows you to group individual pieces into larger meaningful units, effectively expanding your working memory capacity.
How It Works
Understanding the cognitive mechanisms
- 1Groups individual items into meaningful units
- 2Reduces cognitive load on working memory
- 3Creates hierarchical organization
- 4Leverages pattern recognition
Practical Implementation
Step-by-step guide to apply this technique
Key Benefits
What you'll gain from mastering this technique
- Overcomes working memory limitations
- Makes large amounts of information manageable
- Improves organization and structure
- Speeds up recall and processing
Supporting Research
Scientific evidence backing this technique
Chunking increases working memory capacity from 7 to 20+ items
Miller, 1956 - Psychological Review
Expert performance relies heavily on sophisticated chunking strategies
Chase & Simon, 1973 - Cognitive Psychology