Psychological adjustment to visible differences (e.g. facial disfigurement) is one topic where insights into psychology have helped individuals cope and adjust to a range of different changes to the facial or bodily appearance — through surgery or illness, for example. After reading the article by Tim Moss, answer the following questions. They will stretch and challenge your understanding of this fascinating topic.
1 After reading the article, suggest other possible practical applications of how what you have learnt about psychology can be applied to helping us understand visible difference research. Consider how the approaches, issues and debates in psychology can be applied to understanding how an individual best adjusts to surgery that alters their body image.
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