GRADE 12 TERMINOLOGY DOCUMENT

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to development of self, health, study skills, career, democracy and human rights, and social responsibility.

Life Skills

Desirable or required abilities developed through social interaction and learning enabling participation in daily life contexts.

Healthy lifestyle choices

Conscious decisions to adopt healthy life-related habits to improve overall life quality and well-being.

Stressors

Events or conditions that threaten wellbeing or disrupt functioning, in positive or negative ways.

Abuse

Mistreatment of others through prejudicial, cruel, inhumane, demeaning, or violent behavior based on biases or beliefs.

Deliberate misuse

Deliberate misapplication or harm of objects/plants/environment/people leading to damage.

Profanity/derogatory language

Using profane/offensive language or derogatory terms toward others due to differences.

Coercion

Forcing others to do things against their wishes through pressure or threats.

Vocation

An occupation one feels drawn to or has aptitude for; pursued with commitment.

Vocational stress

Emotional/psychological/physical pressure from lacking required knowledge or skills to perform tasks.

Life crisis (Singular)

A crucial, unstable situation involving impending change that could threaten life.

Life Crises (Plural)

Emotionally draining events or traumas that threaten established ways of living.

Personality

A blend of characteristics forming an individual's distinctive character.

Social pressure

Influence from peers to behave similarly; coercion or persuasion from others.

Signs of stress

Observable physical, emotional, behavioral, or cognitive signs under pressure.

Symptoms of stress

Feelings resulting from stress, such as anxiety, negativity, loss of interest, or confusion.

Positive stress (Eustress)

A feeling of intense pressure that enhances performance when one is prepared.

Negative stress (Distress)

A feeling of intense pressure leading to underperformance or fear.

Chronic stress

Stress that persists over long periods of time.

Stress management

Techniques and strategies to control stress and improve daily functioning.

Conflict resolution skills

Methods to resolve conflict peacefully (collaboration, avoidance, compromise, accommodation, etc.).

Interpersonal conflict

A dispute between two or more people.

Intrapersonal conflict

A dispute that occurs within an individual between competing desires or goals.

Initiating, building sustaining positive relationships

Starting, reinforcing, and maintaining honest, open, and trust-based relationships.

Understanding others

Ability to recognize and empathize with others' needs, feelings, aspirations, and challenges.

Communicating feelings

Ability to express your true emotional state or others' views clearly.

Beliefs

Set of values, standards, worldviews, and convictions guiding how one relates to life.

Attitudes

Ways of thinking or feeling about things that influence how one behaves toward them.

Effective communication

Ability to send and receive verbal or non-verbal messages clearly and understandably.

Values

Qualities considered important that guide behavior and life choices.

Acceptance of responsibilities

Holding oneself accountable for duties accompanying a specific role.

Growth and change

Physical, emotional, economic, and social development as one moves through life.

Post-school destination

Where one goes after school (universities, colleges, or workplaces).

Positive aspects of change

Benefits that come from changing habits or life directions.

Negative aspects of change

Uncomfortable or unwanted outcomes from changing habits or life directions.

Life cycle

Stages of life from birth to death with societal expectations at each stage.

Traditional practices

Cultural rituals and beliefs reflecting long-held values and life-stage customs.

Personal lifestyle plan

Deliberate written or unwritten plan for living a meaningful life across life aspects.

Quality of life

Degree of health, comfort, happiness, and ability to participate in life events.

Personal fitness

Desired level of health achieved through activities supporting overall well-being.

Health goals

Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time-bound health objectives.

Frequency of participation

How often one participates in physical activity over a time frame.

Movement performance

Evaluation of how well the body moves against set norms or criteria.

Safety issues

Precautions to ensure safety before, during, and after physical education activities.

Cortisol

A hormone produced in response to fear, associated with anxiety.

Adrenalin

A hormone that prepares the body to react to threats.

Study Skills

Learning skills that enable efficient confrontation of learning tasks (listening, note-taking, paraphrasing, summarising, etc.).

Study Styles

Preferred ways of learning (visual, auditory, social, solitary, logical, verbal, kinaesthetic, etc.).

Study Method

Systematic process for organizing study material, time, and environment to enable learning.

Study Strategy

Broad approach applying learning styles, styles, and methods to tackle a task at a given time.

Study Plan

Program for studying across subjects, prioritising topics and including assessments and breaks.

Process of assessment

Steps in designing and administering assessment: purpose, content, questions, and testing what was set out.

Examination writing skills

How to prepare for exams and manage reading, answering, and time within mark schemes.

National Senior Certificate

South Africa's exit certificate after 12 years of schooling under the NQF.

Commitment to a decision

Deliberate weighing of pros and cons and a resolve to undertake a chosen path.

Unemployment

Inability to secure a job despite qualifications and active job search.

Innovative solutions

Creative and legal ways to counter unemployment (volunteering is not necessarily innovative).

Counteracting unemployment

Efforts by individuals or groups to create job opportunities and reduce unemployment.

Volunteering

Unpaid work that serves the community and can enhance future employment prospects.

Part-time jobs

Short-term employment with fewer hours than full-time work.

Community work

Jobs done to benefit the community without payment.

Entrepreneurship

Starting a business by identifying opportunities in the community for profit.

Informal jobs

Jobs that provide income without a formal contract.

SARS tax obligation

Registering and paying taxes according to legislation.

Corruption

Dishonesty or misuse of power for private gain.

Fraud

Wrongful or criminal deception intended to gain financially or personally.

National Benchmark Test (NBT)

Tests measuring Academic Literacy and Mathematics relative to university course requirements.

Embezzlement

Misappropriation of assets entrusted to someone.

Cronyism

Appointment of friends or associates to positions without regard to qualifications.

Nepotism

Favouring relatives or friends in hiring or promotions.

Bribery

Offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence an official.

Responsible Citizenship

Doing what is right and expected of you as a citizen.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment based on race, age, sex, gender, or socio-economic factors.

Human Rights

Rights that all human beings should enjoy by virtue of being human.

Bill of Rights

Formal declaration in SA Constitution guaranteeing specific human rights.

Human Right Violations

Acts disregarding basic human rights; may be referred to SAHRC.

Campaigns

Series of operations or actions intended to raise awareness about a program or issue.

Events

Occasions or activities held for important reasons.

Electronic Media

Media that use electronics (radio, television, internet) to access content.

Print Media

Media that produces newspapers and magazines.

Social media footprint

Digital record of everything you share or comment on the internet.

Cyber wellness

Understanding online behaviour and protecting oneself in cyberspace.

Cyber bullying

Using electronic communication to humiliate, embarrass, or threaten someone.

Cyber savvy

Ability to use the digital space safely and effectively, avoiding unscrupulous users.

Freedom of Expression

Right to express ideas and opinions freely.

Limitations

Restrictions on exercising freedom of expression.

Critical Analysis of Media

Analysing media for balance, fairness, and accuracy in reporting.

Coverage of Sport

Media content that covers different codes of sports.

Sport Personalities

People involved in sports code roles (coaches, players, etc.).

Recreational Activities

Activities intended for enjoyment, satisfaction, and relaxation.

Ideologies

Set of beliefs that shape one’s worldview and outlook.

World Views

General standpoint from which people see and interpret life and the world.

Long Term Engagement

Being involved with someone or something for three or more years.

Indigenous Games

Traditional games for people of all ages within a culture.

Non-traditional sports

Current, widely publicized sports such as soccer, rugby, tennis, etc.

Community Responsibility

Duty of individuals in a community to maintain clean and healthy environments.

Laws

Statutes or acts that determine how people should live in a community.

Regulations

Details necessary for informed implementation of the law.

Rules

Procedures that must be followed or legal ways of doing things.

Community Services

Government-provided services to communities (water, sanitation, etc.).

Intervention programmes

Programs implemented to address urgent community problems (e.g., vaccination).