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Peer reviewedWolleat, Patricia L. – Counseling Psychologist, 1987
Responds to Heppner and Krauskopf's article on an information processing approach to personal problem solving by presenting shortcomings in the approach, notably its failure to fully exploit the available information processing concepts to reconceptualize personal problem solving specifically or counseling in general. Nonetheless, sees the…
Descriptors: Counseling, Decision Making, Information Processing, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedHeppner, P. Paul; Krauskopf, Charles J. – Counseling Psychologist, 1987
Presents an information processing view of personal problem solving which involves how people take in information, process information into plans for solutions to personal problems, and carry out plans. Presents a definition of "problem." Offers suggestions for research and for counseling. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Counseling, Information Processing, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedHoran, John J. – Counseling Psychologist, 1987
Responds to Heppner and Krauskopf's article on an information processing approach to personal problem solving. Presents a four-point summary model of problem solving and examines what information processing adds to the area of problem solving. (NB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Counseling, Decision Making, Information Processing
Peer reviewedD'Zurilla, Thomas J.; Nezu, Arthur M. – Counseling Psychologist, 1987
Reacts to Heppner and Krauskopf's article on an information processing approach to personal problem solving by evaluating the model for its scientific adequacy and its heuristic value for descriptive research. Asserts that the model offers useful information for counselors attempting to help clients deal with everyday life. Discusses conceptual…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Counseling, Evaluation, Information Processing
Peer reviewedStrohmer, Douglas C. – Counseling Psychologist, 1987
Reacts to Heppner and Krauskopf's article on an information processing approach to personal problem solving. Commends the approach for relating to counseling much research on memory, social judgment, coping, information processing, and problem solving. Asserts that it remains unclear how information processing/problem-solving view of client…
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Counseling, Decision Making, Information Processing
