The Cognitive Information Processing Approach

The Cognitive Information Processing (CIP) Theory to the acquisition of career problem solving and decision making skills began in 1971 and builds upon the self-directed career service delivery strategies developed at Florida State University .

Two core constructs in the CIP approach include:

  • the pyramid of information processing domains which is the content of career problem solving and decision making involving, self-knowledge, occupational knowledge, decision-making skills, and metacognitions); and
  • the CASVE cycle which is the process of career problem solving and decision making, involving the phases of communication, analysis, synthesis, valuing, and execution.

PowerPoint Presentations

The following PowerPoint slide shows highlight facts about this approach. Three formats are offered for each slide show. Select the format that best meets your needs.

Phase 1 - Training

Applying the CIP Approach to Career Development Services for Individuals with Visual Disabilities

  1. Applying the CIP Approach: Text Only Version
  2. Applying the CIP Approach: Text Mostly Version
  3. Applying the CIP Approach: Graphic Version

Designing Career Services to Cost-Effectively Meet the Needs of Individuals with Visual Disabilities

  1. Designing Career Services: Text Only Version
  2. Designing Career Services: Text Mostly Version
  3. Designing Career Services: Graphic Version

Phase 2 - Training

Using the MVS and the CTI in Serving Individuals with Visual Disabilities

  1. MVS and the CTI: Text Only Version
  2. MVS and the CTI: Text Mostly Version
  3. MVS and the CTI: Graphic Version

Applying the CIP Approach for Individuals with Visual Disabilities: A Review

  1. Review: Text Only Version
  2. Review: Text Mostly Version
  3. Review: Graphic Version

Phase 3 - Training

Applying the CIP Approach for Individuals with Visual Disabilities: A Review

  1. Phase 3, Applying the CIP: Text Only Version
  2. Phase 3, Applying the CIP: Text Mostly Version
  3. Phase 3, Applying the CIP: Graphic Version

Using the MVS and the CTI in Serving Individuals with Visual Disabilities: A Review

  1. Phase 3, MVS and CTI: Text Only Version
  2. Phase 3, MVS and CTI: Text Mostly Version
  3. Phase 3, MVS and CTI: Graphic Version

Applying the CIP Approach for Individuals with Visual Disabilities: A Review

  1. Phase 3, Review: Text Only Version
  2. Phase 3, Review: Text Mostly Version
  3. Phase 3, Review: Graphic Version

Where To Get More Information

Learn much more about how the CIP approach is applied to solving career problems and designing career services by visiting Florida State University, Career Center’s webpage at http://www.career.fsu.edu/techcenter/practitioner/index.html.