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Life Orientation Question 1.1.1

Life Orientation Grade 10 · GP May/June 2019

A person with a positive self-esteem...

Gauteng DoE June 2019 1 mark (1) Self-awareness and Self-esteem Term 1

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Question 1.1.1 of Life Orientation Grade 10, Provincial Examination (Gauteng DoE, June 2019). It tests the Term 1 ATP topic Self-awareness and Self-esteem.

  • TermTerm 1
  • ATP topicSelf-awareness and Self-esteem
  • PaperGP May/June 2019
  • Marks1 mark for the correct letter
  • A avoids being in the spotlight.
  • B sees failure as an opportunity to grow.
  • C lacks confidence in social settings.
  • D reacts negatively to constructive criticism.
Answer
1 mark

B: sees failure as an opportunity to grow.

A person with positive self-esteem values and accepts themselves, so a mistake does not break them down; they learn from it and try again. Options A, C and D are all signs of low self-esteem.

Study this in your textbook: Focus Life Orientation Grade 10, Chapter 1, Unit 1: Strategies to develop self-awareness, self-esteem and self-development.

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