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Cognitive Information Processing Theory ** COGNITIVE INFORMATION PROCESSING THEORY **
 * FOR CAREER DECISION MAKING ** By Sherry Thomas

The Cognitive Information Processing Theory has emerged in a form that applies to Career Technology Education as it relates to decision making as to a career choice. The theory emphasizes how the decision is made, not the outcome of the decision. The Cognitive Information Processing Theory uses the following steps for career decision-making: 1. Communication: Knowing I Need to Make a Choice 2. Analysis: Understanding Myself and My Options 3. Synthesis: Expanding and Narrowing My List of Options 4. Valuing: Choosing an Occupation, Program of Study, or Job 5. Execution: Implementing My Choice 6. Communication: Knowing I Made a Good Choice []
 * A. What is the Cognitive Information Processing Theory **
 * B. How the Cognitive Information Processing Theory is Used **
 * C. The Cognitive Information Processing Theory can be used in the classroom in the form of Career Interest Inventory **
 * D. Links to Research Papers and other Resources **