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Grade 12 Development of the Self in Society
Life Orientation practice questions and a worked example
Grade 12 Life Orientation questions on development of the self in society come from the written Common Assessment Task. The questions here ask you to manage stress and adapt to change, define and analyse human factors that cause ill health, such as smoking and stereotyping, and explain how a personal lifestyle plan helps you make better choices. They come from the Department of Basic Education’s Grade 12 Life Orientation Common Assessment Task for September 2023, September 2024 and September 2025, each with the answer from the marking guideline.
Worked example
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.3.1 State TWO benefits of managing stress appropriately, which could improve your quality of life.
Answer & explanation
ONE mark for each of the TWO responses
You may…
• experience better physical/emotional health.
• have a better chance of achieving your goals.
• be able to build and/or sustain healthier relationships.
• avoid psychological problems.
• become a happier person/live a less stressful/more care-free life/ have less worries/less anxious.
• be able to make better/more rational decisions/more focused.
• gain more self-confidence.
• become more successful at daily tasks. It may…
• reduce stress hormones.
• enhance your self-esteem.
• prevent you from becoming depressed.
Any TWO of the above responses for ONE mark each
Managing stress appropriately can lead to several benefits that improve your quality of life. Firstly, you may experience better physical and emotional health, as stress management helps reduce stress hormones that can negatively affect your body and mind. Secondly, it can make you a happier person, allowing you to live a less stressful and more carefree life. By managing stress, you can also avoid psychological problems and become more focused, which aids in making better decisions. These improvements contribute to a higher quality of life overall.
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 An example of chronic stress:
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- 2SECTION A QUESTION 1 Read the source below and answer the questions that follow. Read the source below and answer the questions that follow. Write your answers in full sentences. ADAPTING TO GROWTH AND CHANGE IN A GLOBALISED WORLD Young people today live in a dynamic and globalised¹ world where change is inevitable. Therefore, they need to prepare themselves for an inclusive global² and sustainable³ world of work. Glossary: ¹globalised: ideas, knowledge, information, goods and services spread around the world ²global: worldwide/international ³sustainable: to continue over a period of time [Adapted from www.qs-gen.com. Accessed on 03/01/2023.]1.4.1 Explain what it means to adapt to changes in social circumstances.
- 3SECTION A QUESTION 1 Read the source below and answer the questions that follow. Read the source below and answer the questions that follow. Write your answers in full sentences. ADAPTING TO GROWTH AND CHANGE IN A GLOBALISED WORLD Young people today live in a dynamic and globalised¹ world where change is inevitable. Therefore, they need to prepare themselves for an inclusive global² and sustainable³ world of work. Glossary: ¹globalised: ideas, knowledge, information, goods and services spread around the world ²global: worldwide/international ³sustainable: to continue over a period of time [Adapted from www.qs-gen.com. Accessed on 03/01/2023.]1.4.2 Discuss ONE advantage of living in a globalised world for your career development.
- 4SECTION A QUESTION 1 Read the source below and answer the questions that follow. Read the source below and answer the questions that follow. Write your answers in full sentences. ADAPTING TO GROWTH AND CHANGE IN A GLOBALISED WORLD Young people today live in a dynamic and globalised¹ world where change is inevitable. Therefore, they need to prepare themselves for an inclusive global² and sustainable³ world of work. Glossary: ¹globalised: ideas, knowledge, information, goods and services spread around the world ²global: worldwide/international ³sustainable: to continue over a period of time [Adapted from www.qs-gen.com. Accessed on 03/01/2023.]1.4.3 Suggest ONE way in which you could prepare yourself to successfully adapt to global changes in the world of work. Motivate your answer.
- 5SECTION C QUESTION 4 Your response must consist of paragraphs, written in full sentences. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. HUMAN FACTORS CAUSING ILL HEALTH STEREOTYPING AS A SOCIAL FACTOR Stereotyping¹ as a social factor may lead to social classification of others, which is one of the reasons for the 'them' and 'us' attitude that some people may have. Treating people in this way may eventually have a negative impact on the mental health of such victims. Glossary: ¹Stereotyping: often involves judging people based on various factors, without considering their individual qualities and characteristics [Adapted from www.simplypsychology.org. Accessed on 04/01/2023.] Write paragraphs on human factors causing ill health: social factors. 4 (a) Briefly state FOUR possible social factors that may lead to stereotyping.
Common mistakes
- Defining a term with only half of the definition. For two marks, “human factors causing ill health” needs both the behaviour and its effect on health.
- Answering only the first part of a question that says “In EACH answer, also indicate …”. The second part carries its own mark.
- Writing one short line for an “analyse” point. Full marks need a statement, an elaboration, a qualification and an outcome.
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