2019 exam Flashcards
True or false: Conventional farming minimises chemical usage
False, Organic farming minimises chemical usage
True or false, Organic farming promotes biodiversity
True
True or false, Organic farming ignores time-consuming methods
False, Conventional farming ignores time-consuming methods
Spiritual health
Your personal values and beliefs that provide you with a purpose in life
Social health
The relationships you have with others and how you interact with others
Emotional health
The ability to be aware of and understand your feelings
Psychological health
A state of well-being in which you realise your full potential
Physical health
A healthy and fit body obtained through wise decisions
List THREE teenage suicide warning signs
Substance abuse, Self-harm, Negative self-image
Give advice on how to talk to and listen to someone who is considering suicide
Take the initiative to ask what is troubling the person at risk. If your friend or relative is depressed, don’t be afraid to ask directly whether they are considering suicide. Do not attempt to convince anyone not to commit suicide; rather let the person know that you care and understand that they are not alone, that suicidal feelings are temporary, that depression can be treated and that problems can be solved. Avoid the temptation to say, “You have so much to live for,” or “Suicide will hurt your family” – the feelings of guilt are likely to add to their sense of hopelessness
Discuss two other (not teenage suicide) risky behaviours that has an impact on your development and the consequences of each
Teenage pregnancies When teens fall pregnant they are forced to drop out of school, which lowers their chances of finding employment.This in turn lowers the family income and leads to higher dependency ratio as they are forced to depend on parents or grandparents to provide for the new born.
Eating disorders (1) These are psychological disorders that involve extreme disturbances in eating behaviour. A teen with anorexia refuses to stay at an acceptable body weight. Someone with bulimia has repeated episodes of binge eating followed by compulsive behaviour such as forced vomiting or the use of laxatives to eliminate the food.
Accountability
Being responsible for completing tasks and activities. Taking responsibility for your actions instead of blaming others. To show up for work, be on time and put in an honest effort while at work
Ethics
Rules for behaving based on ideas on what is morally good and bad. It can be defined as the moral principles that control or influence your behaviour.
Job shadowing
To follow and observe someone while they are performing their daily duties and activities at work to gain insight into that specific job.
SIX key ethical values that will help you to be a good employee
Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship
THREE tips for preparing for an interview
Make sure you know what the job is all about. Analyse the job description. Practise for your interview with a friend or family member ahead of time. Get your interview clothes ready. Remember that your first impression should be a great one. Dress professionally and according to the company’s dress code.
Euthanasia
The act or practice of ending the life of someone who is very sick or injured in order to prevent any further suffering.
THREE classifications of euthanasia
Voluntary euthanasia: This is euthanasia conducted with the consent of the suffering person.
Involuntary euthanasia: Conducted without the consent of the suffering person.
Passive euthanasia: Life support is withheld, but palliative care is administered in the form of high doses of medication to ease the pain.
Active euthanasia: It is also called physician-assisted suicide, which is illegal in SA.
THREE arguments for euthanasia
Quality of life: It is only the patient who is really aware of what it is like to suffer.
Loved ones: It helps shorten the grief and suffering.
Dignity: Every individual should be given the ability to die with dignity
THREE arguments against euthanasia
Doctor: Healthcare professionals may have their professional roles compromised.
Moral/religious argument: Several religions see euthanasia as a form of murder and morally unacceptable
Competence: Euthanasia is only voluntary if the patient is mentally competent.
Dominant
To be in a stronger position than someone else.
Inequality
Any unfair situation in society where some people have more or better opportunities, money and power
Submissive
Obeying somebody because you think you must.
THREE signs that a person might be in a controlling relationship
You are not trusted. When you don’t have your own privacy.Guilt is being used as a tool.When you are too scared to voice your own opinion. Spying. They do not respect any boundaries and demand that you share everything.
