Summary Life Orientation Grade 12 Study Notes Term 2

Contents
in-depth, structured study notes in points ............................................................................... 1
LO Grade 12 ........................................................................................................................... 1
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SELF IN SOCIETY ...................................................................... 2
UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING STRESS........................................................................ 2
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ............................................................................................... 8
A BALANCED LIFESTYLE, SAFETY & FITNESS PROGRAMMES ............................................ 8
RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION – STUDY NOTES ............................................ 14
COMMUNICATION – LIFE ORIENTATION STUDY NOTES ................................................ 21
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SELF ...................................................................................... 28
CONFLICT AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT ........................................................................ 28
CHANGE AND TRANSITION – LIFE ORIENTATION.......................................................... 34
CAREERS AND CAREER CHOICES (SUMMARY) ............................................................. 40
DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS – LIFE ORIENTATION ............................................. 45
DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS ............................................................................. 52
ROLE OF THE MEDIA......................................................................................................... 52
SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................... 58
COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ....................................................... 58




in-depth, structured study notes in points

LO Grade 12

,🧠 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SELF IN SOCIETY
UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING STRESS


1. Key Definitions
• Stress
o Physical or emotional tension
o Body’s reaction to a challenge or demand
• Anxiety
o Feelings of worry, nervousness, or discomfort
• Stress Level
o The intensity/severity of stress
• Stressor
o Anything that causes stress
• Coping Mechanisms
o Ways (conscious or unconscious) to deal with stress
• Eustress (Positive Stress)
o Good stress that:
▪ Motivates you
▪ Improves performance
• Distress (Negative Stress)
o Harmful stress when:
▪ You feel overwhelmed
▪ Unable to cope
• Fight or Flight Response
o Body’s automatic reaction to danger
o Prepares you to:
▪ Fight OR
▪ Run away
• Stress Resistance (Tolerance)
o Ability to stay calm under pressure


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, • Therapy
o Professional help to improve mental/emotional health
• Emergency
o Extreme stress, fear, or pain


2. Causes of Stress (Stressors)

External Stressors
• Environment:
o School/work pressure
o Relationships
o Family issues
o Daily challenges
o Expectations


Internal Stressors
• Personal factors:
o Poor health
o Lack of sleep
o Poor nutrition
o Low fitness
o Negative thoughts
o Beliefs and attitudes




3. Stress Process

Steps:


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, 1. Stressor
o Something triggers stress
2. Interpretation
o How you think about the situation
3. Reaction
o Emotional, physical, or behavioural response
4. Outcome
o Eustress → positive result
o Distress → negative result


4. Effects of Stress

Physical Effects
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Muscle tension
• Sleep problems


Emotional Effects
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Sadness
• Feeling overwhelmed


Behavioural Effects
• Avoiding responsibilities
• Poor decision-making
• Changes in eating/sleeping habits


5. Importance of Managing Stress
• Prevents:

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