Rehabilitation Psychology: Basis for Understanding Dysfunction (RS 383) Physiotherapy Year 2 (2012-2013) Individual Written Assignment (20%):

Based on the 6 case scenarios that were discussed in Tutorial 2, what are the factors that will have an important influence on how well the person copes with his/her illness or disability psychologically? Compare and contrast how these factors affect the 6 cases differently or similarly due to individual circumstances as described in the cases. Please note: 1. You should discuss these issues while applying the theory and knowledge you have learned in this subject in the discussion. The Word Limit is 500 800 (max) 2. You should cite some references from the required reading materials provided in this subject. Number of references to be cited should be in the range of 5 to 10. Include a Reference List at the end. Reference list is not counted in the word limit. The assignment is due on April 29, 2013 Monday 5pm. A hard copy is to be submitted to Robbie Cheung, who will collect all copies and send to me for marking. An electronic copy is also to be submitted to Thomas Chan for checking in the Turnitin system. Any questions, please let me know. Subject leader: Dr. Grace Szeto Associate Professor Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Phone: 27666706 Email: grace.szeto@polyu.edu.hk