Self-Awareness & Self-Concept is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 Life Orientation CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Self-awareness is best described as:
The ability to recognise and understand your own character, values, emotions and motives
The ability to predict other people's behaviour
A fixed trait present from birth that never changes
The same thing as intelligence
Answer: The ability to recognise and understand your own character, values, emotions and motives — Self-awareness means understanding your own character, values, emotions, motives, strengths and weaknesses; it is a foundation skill for good decision-making and healthy relationships.
Easy
2. Which of these is a biological factor shaping identity?
Genetics and physical characteristics
Friendship group
Religion
Media messages
Answer: Genetics and physical characteristics — Biological factors include genetics, gender and physical characteristics; social and cultural factors (friendship group, religion, media) shape identity separately, alongside biology.
Medium
3. Name ONE social or cultural factor (other than family) that can shape a young person's identity.
Answer: Culture — Social and cultural factors shaping identity include family, friendship groups, culture, religion, language, socio-economic background and media messages.
