chunking
CHUNG-king
Definition
A cognitive process where the brain organizes individual pieces of information into larger, meaningful units to improve memory and efficiency.
Etymology
Derived from the English word 'chunk,' which emerged in the late 17th century, possibly as a variant of 'chump.' The specific psychological sense of 'chunking' was popularized by cognitive psychologist George A. Miller in his seminal 1956 paper.
In the news
In this article, chunking is used to explain how the brain converts a sequence of habits into a single, automatic unit. This process allows people to maintain routines more easily by reducing the cognitive effort required for each individual action.
Psychologists say the secret to better health isn't doing more — it's doing less, in the right order
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