Hick’s Law

The principle that the more choices a person faces, the longer they take to decide — a reason to reduce or group options in an interface.

Related terms

• Gestalt Principles
• Heuristic Evaluation
• Inclusive Design
• Mental Model
• Nudge

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• WCAG and accessibility law Equity & Accessibility

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