MBCD was developed by collaboration between research teams at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Oregon . It combines three scientific approaches. First, it incorporates psychological principles based on the research of Itamar Gati of Hebrew University . Gati developed the PIC Model for Career Decision Making: (P)rescreening, (I)n-depth exploration, and (C)hoice. This model is the rationale underlying MBCD. Second, MBCD utilizes the thirty plus years of research used to develop the Career Information System (CIS) at the University of Oregon . It incorporates economic, sociological, and psychological research to create a useful occupational database and set of factors. Finally, it utilizes knowledge of computer science and web page design gained at both universities to create an efficient, user-friendly product.

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