Hick's Law, also known as Hick-Hyman Law, states that the time it takes for an individual to make a decision increases logarithmically with the number of choices or stimuli presented. In other words, as the number of options increases, the decision-making process becomes more complex and time-consuming, leading to slower response times and potentially poorer decision quality.

More options, slower decisions. Simplify choices to act faster—thank Hick's Law for the insight. ⏳🛠️ #HicksLaw #MentalModels #DecisionMaking #Efficiency #Simplify

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