Life Orientation: Exam Revision Pack
Study Notes
Unit 1: Development of the Self in Society
• Self-awareness: Knowing your own strengths, weaknesses, values, and
goals.
• Self-esteem: How you value yourself.
• Personal goals: Use the SMART method (Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Realistic, Time-bound).
• Factors influencing personal development: Family, peers, media, role
models, cultural beliefs.
Unit 2: Relationships and Well-being
• Healthy relationships: Based on respect, trust, honesty, support.
• Unhealthy relationships: Involve abuse, manipulation, control.
• Conflict resolution: Steps include identifying the problem, listening, staying
calm, and finding a fair solution.
• Peer pressure: Can be positive or negative; be assertive.
Unit 3: Careers and Career Choices
• Career: A long-term professional journey.
• Job vs Career: Job = short-term, Career = long-term development.
• Influencing factors: Interests, values, personality, skills, financial reasons.
• Opportunities: Learnerships, internships, bursaries, entrepreneurship.
Unit 4: Democracy and Human Rights
• Democracy: Government by the people through elected representatives.
• Human rights: Basic rights every human is entitled to (e.g., dignity, equality,
education).
• Responsibilities: Respecting others' rights, obeying laws, participating in
democracy.
Unit 7: Social and Environmental Responsibility
• Social responsibility: Acting in ways that benefit society.
• Environmental responsibility: Actions like recycling, saving water, reducing
pollution.
• Sustainability: Meeting needs without harming future generations.
Study Notes
Unit 1: Development of the Self in Society
• Self-awareness: Knowing your own strengths, weaknesses, values, and
goals.
• Self-esteem: How you value yourself.
• Personal goals: Use the SMART method (Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Realistic, Time-bound).
• Factors influencing personal development: Family, peers, media, role
models, cultural beliefs.
Unit 2: Relationships and Well-being
• Healthy relationships: Based on respect, trust, honesty, support.
• Unhealthy relationships: Involve abuse, manipulation, control.
• Conflict resolution: Steps include identifying the problem, listening, staying
calm, and finding a fair solution.
• Peer pressure: Can be positive or negative; be assertive.
Unit 3: Careers and Career Choices
• Career: A long-term professional journey.
• Job vs Career: Job = short-term, Career = long-term development.
• Influencing factors: Interests, values, personality, skills, financial reasons.
• Opportunities: Learnerships, internships, bursaries, entrepreneurship.
Unit 4: Democracy and Human Rights
• Democracy: Government by the people through elected representatives.
• Human rights: Basic rights every human is entitled to (e.g., dignity, equality,
education).
• Responsibilities: Respecting others' rights, obeying laws, participating in
democracy.
Unit 7: Social and Environmental Responsibility
• Social responsibility: Acting in ways that benefit society.
• Environmental responsibility: Actions like recycling, saving water, reducing
pollution.
• Sustainability: Meeting needs without harming future generations.
