Life Orientation
Life Orientation
Exemplar Assessment Task: Written Case Study
Section A
QUESTION1
1.1) Four stressors that Stacey experienced are:
Having to achieve an A aggregate and be the first matriculant to achieve one in 5 years at her school: Social Stresses
Having to achieve an A aggregate to receive a bursary to study a B.Comm in accounting at Stellenbosch university: Social Stresses First member of the family to finish matric: Social Stresses
Not having the financial aid needed to study at university: Environment Stresses
1.2) Stacey could have used 2 coping mechanisms when put under the social stress of being pressured into receiving an A aggregate not only by her school but also by the university by;
1. Keeping perspective: We often feel stressed and start to think in a negative way about things that in her case could have lead to her imagining the worst possible scenarios if she did not achieve what was being expected of her. This leads to us often blaming ourselves and others and thinking irrational thought where we jump to conclusions not based on facts. When Stacey felt like this or the next time this happens she should challenge her thoughts and try and think more realistically and positively. And say what if? Even if you don’t reach your goals you can still end up doing something amazing.
2. Being prepared: This is also a huge factor in coping with stress if you are prepared mentally and physically for the hurdles along the way they will be a lot easier. Stacey should try predict what might cause her to stress and put things in place to help her cope with stressful situations and put things in place so that she will be able to cope and feel more in control. I.e. if Stacey has a test that will affect her end of the year mark she must make time to study for it. Stacey also knew that she needed financial aid. Doing research and finding different ways that she could have received this aid for example through scholarships or funding by an organisation.
Exemplar Assessment Task: Written Case Study
Section A
QUESTION1
1.1) Four stressors that Stacey experienced are:
Having to achieve an A aggregate and be the first matriculant to achieve one in 5 years at her school: Social Stresses
Having to achieve an A aggregate to receive a bursary to study a B.Comm in accounting at Stellenbosch university: Social Stresses First member of the family to finish matric: Social Stresses
Not having the financial aid needed to study at university: Environment Stresses
1.2) Stacey could have used 2 coping mechanisms when put under the social stress of being pressured into receiving an A aggregate not only by her school but also by the university by;
1. Keeping perspective: We often feel stressed and start to think in a negative way about things that in her case could have lead to her imagining the worst possible scenarios if she did not achieve what was being expected of her. This leads to us often blaming ourselves and others and thinking irrational thought where we jump to conclusions not based on facts. When Stacey felt like this or the next time this happens she should challenge her thoughts and try and think more realistically and positively. And say what if? Even if you don’t reach your goals you can still end up doing something amazing.
2. Being prepared: This is also a huge factor in coping with stress if you are prepared mentally and physically for the hurdles along the way they will be a lot easier. Stacey should try predict what might cause her to stress and put things in place to help her cope with stressful situations and put things in place so that she will be able to cope and feel more in control. I.e. if Stacey has a test that will affect her end of the year mark she must make time to study for it. Stacey also knew that she needed financial aid. Doing research and finding different ways that she could have received this aid for example through scholarships or funding by an organisation.