Life Orientation Source-Based Task VHEMBE EAST DISTRICT ACTIVITY 1 ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS Study the following extract and then answer the questions that follow. EXAMINATION STRESS AND ANXIETY How to deal with exam stress, according to a psychologist : Door slamming tantrums and sleepless nights are all too common in many South African homes with the fourth week of exams drawing to a close and the last week about to kick off, while parents and teachers share pain, it is teenagers who take the most strain from exams stress, and some severely so. The South African Depression and anxiety Group (SADAG) reports a signification spike in pupils, especially grade 12 's calling its helpline over the last few weeks. The case of a grade 10 pupil who took his own life, further underlines the need for emotional support for the country's young people at this stressful time. 1.1. Define the term "stressor". \[ (2 \times 1=2) \] 1.2. Distinguish between eustress and distress, also give one example for each type. 1.3. Mention any THREE symptoms of stress. \[ \begin{array}{l} (2 \times 2=4) \\ (3 \times 1=3) \end{array} \] 1.4. Discuss THREE study skills that grade 12 learners can use to relieve stress while preparing for the examination \[ (3 \times 2=6) \] 1.5. Evaluate THREE ways one can use in order to minimise or cope with high Stress level. \[ (3 \times 2=6) \] 1.6. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow: New study shows that interacting with others can sometimes lead to more stress than we can ever imagine since you and your relationships are bound together. Each relationship shapes another relationship in different ways due to the social pressure we place on each other. This implies that when those relationships are mutually enhanced, everyone is happy. When people psychologically harm one another though, that is what leads to stress in relationships. [Adapted from www.psychologytoday.] 1.6.1. Briefly explain TWO ways in which social pressure could be regarded as a stressor for young people in their family relationships. \[ (2 \times 1=2) \] 1.6.2 Discuss THREE ways in which building and sustaining good relationships may impact oositively on your emotional wellbeing. \( (3 \times 2=6) \)