Life Orientation Grade 12 - Common Assessment Task Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts, South African legislation, health factors, and examination topics from the Grade 12 Life Orientation Common Assessment Task September 2025.

Chronic Stress

A persistent type of stress characterized by continuous, long-term tension, such as constant anxiety about meeting the expectations of others.

Environmental Intervention Programme

A structured project or campaign, such as empowering communities to recycle waste efficiently, aimed at addressing and improving environmental conditions.

Social Media Footprint

The content an individual shares and interacts with on social media platforms that defines and shapes their online identity.

National Qualifications Framework (NQF)

A South African national system designed to record the credits associated with each level of learning.

Indigenous Games

Traditional games focused primarily on cultural recreation rather than strict, globally standardized sports rules.

Employment Equity Act (EEA), 1998 (Act 55 of 1998)

A South African law designed to assist disadvantaged groups, people with disabilities, and racial minorities in accessing equitable employment opportunities.

Empathy

The capacity to understand what another person is feeling and to view circumstances from their perspective.

Career Portfolio

A curated collection of documents, achievements, skills, and certifications demonstrating an individual's professional capabilities and career growth.

Cardiovascular Endurance

The ability of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system to efficiently deliver oxygen to muscles during sustained physical activity without excessive fatigue.

Contaminated Goods

Food products or items that are rendered unsafe, hazardous, or harmful for human use and consumption.

Xenophobia

Unjustified prejudice, hostility, or discrimination directed against foreign nationals within a community.

Bill of Rights

A constitutional section guaranteeing fundamental human rights and protecting all individuals against discrimination regardless of nationality.

Human Factors Causing Ill Health

Personal behaviors, lifestyle choices, or social influences that negatively impact physical or mental well-being and increase vulnerability to disease.

Vapes

Electronic cigarettes used by individuals to inhale vaporized nicotine or substances.

Personal Lifestyle Plan

A structured framework of healthy habits, goals, and coping strategies that guides individuals toward informed choices and helps prevent harmful behaviors like substance abuse.

Cyber-savvy

Possessing advanced digital skills and awareness to safely and effectively navigate electronic media, explore career opportunities, and counteract unemployment.

Curriculum Vitae (CV) Reference

An employer, supervisor, or educator listed on a CV who can provide a positive, credible assessment of an applicant's skills and character.

Company Mission Statement

A formal declaration defining an organization's core purpose, culture, operational values, and long-term goals.