Principlev1
Build a graduated hierarchy of exposures ordered by
Build a graduated hierarchy of exposures ordered by proximity to the triggering context, starting close enough to activate relevant circuits but different enough to allow new outcomes.
Why This Is a Principle
This derives from Directed Attention as Depletable Resource (executive function depletes with sustained use), Brain as Hierarchical Prediction Machine (prediction errors update models), and Cognitive performance follows an inverted-U relationship (inverted-U relationship with arousal). The principle prescribes how to design exposure sequences - not so intense they overwhelm regulatory capacity (Directed Attention as Depletable Resource, Cognitive performance follows an inverted-U relationship), but intense enough to activate prediction machinery (Brain as Hierarchical Prediction Machine). This is derived design guidance.