Chunking (Cognitive psychology)

Chunking in cognitive psychology refers to organizing individual pieces of information into larger, meaningful units, or "chunks," to improve memory and processing. For example, remembering a phone number as segments rather than separate digits makes it easier to recall. This strategy leverages our brain's ability to group related information, reducing cognitive load and enhancing learning and memory retention. Chunking is widely used in various contexts, such as learning languages, memorizing sequences, or understanding complex concepts more efficiently.