Cognitive Information Processing: Career Theory, Research, and Practice

This comprehensive, scholarly book aims to improve the integration of Cognitive Information Processing (CIP) theory, research, and practice, leading to more cost-effective career interventions that help persons to make informed and careful career decisions over a lifetime. Edited by a team led by Dr. James P. Sampson and featuring contributions from over 20 distinguished authors, this book delves into the intricate intersection of cognitive information processing and career...
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This comprehensive, scholarly book aims to improve the integration of Cognitive Information Processing (CIP) theory, research, and practice, leading to more cost-effective career interventions that help persons to make informed and careful career decisions over a lifetime. Edited by a team led by Dr. James P. Sampson and featuring contributions from over 20 distinguished authors, this book delves into the intricate intersection of cognitive information processing and career development, providing valuable insights for practitioners, researchers, and students in the field. The book encompasses a wide array of key themes, shedding light on crucial aspects of career theory, research, and practice. Readers will navigate through topics such as self-help services, brief staff-assisted services, and individual case-managed services, exploring the dynamic ways individuals engage with resources in both physical and virtual settings. Among the many thought-provoking themes covered are: the significance of service delivery tools, the roles of practitioners and support staff, and the challenges and opportunities in distance delivery. This publication was a collaboration of the community of practice that has emerged from the 40-year development of Cognitive Information Processing theory.