Give ONE word/term for the description: Natural substances that are produced in the body and that influence the way the body grows or develops.
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Question 1.2.4 of Life Orientation Grade 10, Cluster Examination (Gauteng DoE (Centurion Cluster), November 2018). It tests the Term 3 ATP topic Life Roles, Adolescence and Coping with Change.
- TermTerm 3
- ATP topicLife Roles, Adolescence and Coping with Change
- PaperGP Centurion November 2018
- Marks1 mark
Hormones.
Hormones such as oestrogen and testosterone cause the physical and emotional changes of puberty during adolescence.
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Four life roles that Sibongile will have after she has the baby are:
- She will be a mother who must care for and raise her baby.
- She will still be a learner who must complete her schooling if she wants to become a doctor.
- She will still be a daughter, who may now need her parents' help and support.
- She may be a partner to Peter as they raise the child together.
Life roles are the different identities and responsibilities a person takes on in the various areas and stages of their life, for example being a learner, a child, a friend, a worker or a parent.
Adolescence is the stage of life, usually between about 10 and 19 years, when a child develops into an adult and experiences an increase in hormones and many physical, emotional and social changes.
Hormones.
Hormones are natural chemical messengers that cause many of the physical and emotional changes of adolescence.
Four ways in which Peter can handle his new role as a father effectively are:
- He should go back to school or find a job, so that he can earn money.
- He must accept his financial obligation to support his child.
- He should support Sibongile emotionally during the pregnancy and after the birth.
- He should stay away from friends involved in crime and substance abuse, so that he can be a good role model for his child.
Four life roles and the responsibilities that come with them are:
- Child: I am responsible for respecting, listening to and helping my parents or caregivers, for example by doing chores at home.
- Learner: I am responsible for attending school, working hard at my studies and respecting my teachers and classmates.
- Friend: I am responsible for being loyal, honest and supportive to my friends and for not pressuring them into harmful behaviour.
- Sibling: as an older brother or sister I am responsible for caring for and guiding my younger siblings and setting a good example for them.