Cognitive information processing theory: Applications in research and practice

Abstract

Cognitive information processing (CIP) theory, in existence for over four decades, boasts over 150 evidence-based articles and close to 300 manuscripts in total that demonstrate its strength as a theory, fertile opportunity for research, and utility in practice across various settings and populations. In this manuscript, the authors will present the key components of CIP, summarize empirical evidence for the validity of the theory, and describe its applications in different settings. To demonstrate the differentiated model of career service delivery, two brief case scenarios will be provided.