Our short-term memory can only hold about seven bits of information at a time.This means that you should:
A)write no more than seven paragraphs.
B)use sentences of six words or less.
C)never write a document with more than seven points.
D)group large amounts of information into three to seven chunks.

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Breaking down large amounts of information into three to seven chunks helps our brains to process and remember the information more effectively, as we are able to retain around seven pieces of information at a time. This means that organizing information in a way that doesn't overwhelm our short-term memory is key to effective communication.

Our Short-Term Memory Can Only Hold About Seven Bits of Information